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Edison Portland Cement Company Records
Stockholders and Directors Minutes (1920-1925)
This volume contains minutes of meetings of the stockholders and
board of directors for the period November 1920-June 1925. A sample
contract with dealers, along with other unnumbered pages, has been inserted
into the book. The spine is stamped "The Edison Portland Cement Company
Minutes." Similar information appears on the front cover. The book contains
202 numbered pages and an index.
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toUTES OP A IJEETIMG OP THE BOARD OP DIRECTORS OP
EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT OOMPAM.
Held Priday, November 19, 1920, at. 11:00 o'clock a.m..
Thomas A. Edison,
Charles Edison,
Stephen B. Mnmbert,
Horry F. Miller,
Theron I. Crane,
ffm. H. Shelmerdine,
Wm. H. Mendoworoft, Directors;
J. ff. Robinson, Secretary pro tom;
Vf, D. Cloos, Vico President and
General Manager.
IAt Hr. Charles Edison's suggestion, Mr. Stephen B. Hambert
was appointed Chairman pro tern and called the meeting to order.
On motion by lir. Miller
eoonded by Hr. Charles
Imt. J. Vf. Robinson was appointed Secretary pro
I The minutes of the meeting held October 21, 1920 wore road,
land on motion by Mr. Shelmerdine, seconded by Mr. Crane, and by unanimous
|affirmative vote, were approved and accepted as read.
Mr. Cloos requested ratification of the action of Mr. Vfilliam
Dykeman in executing a contract with the Virana Coal Company, Cleveland,
johio, providing for the purchase of 60,000 tons of Mine Run or Slack
Sewickley Coal at i.4.76 per net ton. f.o.b. mine, to be shipped at the
lapproximate rate of 100 oars per month from November 1, 1920 to November 1,
il921, subject to adjustments in price based on labor costs.
MX. Cloos stated that this coal takes a freight rate of
L3.57 per gross ton. He then read an executed copy of the contract, which
Lad been approved by Mr. Thomas A. Edison.
on motion by Mr. Crane, seconded by Mr. Shelmerdine. and
by unanimous affirmative v
following resolution w
our short order form jlQ-i, the following price clause
to govern oontraot prices to dealers:
"The price to ho the Seller's price of EDISOH
DEMENT at the time each shipment is made per
standard barrel " etc.*'
The Seoretory pro tern was directed to insert copies
new forms of Sales Oontraot in the Minute Book.
There being no further business, the meeting adjouri
RESOLVED, that Mr. Y/illlara Dykeraan he and he
herohy ic elooted Vioe Preoident in charge of Pur- ,
oLs^ of Edison Portland Cement Company, effective
immediately, to hold office until the next rogulw
election or until his successor shall have heen
elooted and qualified.
does stated that a mitten offer had heen received
n Company, Ino. under date of Deoemhor 17, 1920, pro-
plyinR to us of 1,250,000 Osnahurg oement hogs, and
ite hetTfeen the Benjamin Company and this
3 of certain alleged oral contracts for cement
ison stated that in his opinion the
0 hags shall ho printed
Lpping instructions specify t
hall not bo printed vfith '
On motion by !ir. Mnmbort, seconded by Mr. Charles Edison
nanimous affirmatove vote, tho following resolution was adopted
RESOLVED, that 1/r. William Dykoman, Vice President
in charge of Purchases, be and he hereby is authorized
to Gxeouto on behalf of Edison Portland Cement Company
a certain contract with E. V. Benjamin .Company j. Jno...,-.^ -
Constanoo Ss Pooyfarre Sts., New Orleans, La., dated »,
December 17, 1920, a copy of vfhioh has boon numbered
and filed with the Secretary of this Company ns Author¬
ization Ho. 0-60, and providing for the purchase of:
Oenaburg cement bags , ,
Point of Delivery: 760,000 bags ® §226.00 per U.
f.o.b. oars How Or.leanB,;!La.
600,000 bags @ §186.00 per M.
f.o.b. oars Hew Orleans, La.
freight allowed tp Now Village,H
There being no. further, business, the meeting adjourned,
iRead and .Approved;
13
j On notion ty !.ir..'Sholmoraino, ssoondod by iJr. Miller,
and by unnnimoua affirmative veto, the follcnTing reaolution vras adopted:
RESOLVED, that Mr. Stephen B. Mambort, President of
The Edison Portland Cement Company, bo and he hereby is
dvdy authorized to execute in the Spanish language and in
conformity with the Cuban Lnv/s a special po\Tor of attorney
in favor of Mr. John C. LnRue, of the Borough of Manhattan,
City, County and State of Hew York, U. S. A., in order that '
said John C. LaRuo may collect 'and receive, in or out of
Ooiu't, from Cuba Conmoroial Company, Harris Brothers Company
and Harris Trading Company, or any of thorn, or from their
guarantors, or any of them, whatever may be novr or here¬
after duo to this Company by virtue of a certain contract
or contracts and any and all transactions thereunder, of
which said contract or contracts and transactions said
attornoy-in-fnot is aware, and he is hereby authorized to
mention the same and to compel the fulfillment thereof;
also to sign receipts and any public and private documents
in connection therewith; also to ask for and give accounts,
to oxamino, and approve or disapprove the samo; to grant ,
or refuse extension of time for the payment of said debts;
to accept or refuse in -whole or partial payment thereof
any kind of property and security, including mortgages;
to produce, collect or protest drafts and mercantile docu¬
ments; to settle and compromise differences; to institute
and nnsi-/or any suit at law; to appoint, revoke and appoint
nnov.-, lawyers, proctors, raandatarios ji
stitutos, and, finally, to do any other
tho President may cause to bo inserted
attorney, which is hereby approved by t
but said attorney-in-faot and all perse
nato pursuant thereto shall exorcise th
judiciales, and sub-
er act and thing that
id in said power of
- tho Board of Directors, -
sons thot ho may desig-
their poivers ' only in
aforesaid particular business.*'
I Company, Inc. for approximately 26^ of our roquiroraents of Gas
Slack Fairmont Coal, ostiraated a
IS, at §2,50 par net ton.
jif.o.b. mines, for delivery during the period April 1, 1921 to March 31,
1 1922. Ho then presented and road a copy of tho proposed contract.
On motion by Vx, Charles Edison, seconded by Mr, Sholmerdine
,d by unanimous affirmative vote, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED, that Mr. miliam Dykanan, Vioo President^
in charge of .Purchases, bo and ho hereby is authorized
to cacocute on behalf of Edison Portland Cement Company,
a certain oentraot -(vitli Tho Consolidation Coal Company,
Ino., Philadelphia, Pa., dated March 3, 1921, a copy of
which has been numbered and filed with tho Secretary of
this Company as Authorization Ho. C-63, and providing
for the purchase of:
Quantity: Approximately 25^ of our
requirements, estimated
Gas Slack Fairmont Coal
This authorization is made conditional on execution o
tho contract before April 9, 1921.
A5r. Shelmordine inquired i
s contract for 25?.' of our roquiroments and the c
•discrepancy be referred to those in charge of pm-chases wxth xnstru
tions to aadoavor to take advantage of tho lo..er market o
, 4. narure concessions in tho foregoing h
indicated by this contract to sooure conoes
priced contract and report back to the Boai'd relative there
• ' Mr. Cloos then requested thaj. tho Vice Presiden in
' 1, 4-nd to o-ocuto a supplemental Moraorandura,
charge of Purchases bo authori-od to ..
wa, .. ow =o.i
a.
O n+ '-2.60 por not ton, f.o.b. mines,
approximately 10,COO not tons o v
“ .. .
-r "
liiiarket conditions
teltlng and ho oonoidorod
it v/ould
ndvantago to execute snid contracts at this time.
On motion hy itr. Sholmerdino , seconded hy Mr, Miller,
jolutions
tho follo.’/ing
land hy unnniit
I adopted
RESOLVED, that Mr. William Dykeman,
charge of Purchases, to and ho herohy
execute on hohalf of The Edison Portlr
ly a certain contract with The B. F. Gc
iipany, Akron, Ohio, dated February 14,
which has teen numbered and filed witV
this Company. ns Authorization Ho. 0-6'
5 for tho purchase of:
portion
exceed 3,000 foot.
Conveyor
Bolting.
.Material;
exceed
Prices:
contract before
A portion of our require¬
ments, estimated not to
exceed 4,000 feet.
Conveyor, Transmission
and Elevator Belting.
Quantity:
Material :
listed
Not to exceed
in contract.
'illNTJTES OF A SPECIAL 1,IEE5
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY.
Held Saturday, March 13, 1921, at 11:00 o'clock a.m.,
at -the -Edison Laboratory, Valley Road, Vfest Orange, N. J.
Present: Thomas A, Edison, Chairman;
Charles Edison, .
Stephen B. Mamhert,
Harry F. Miller,
Win. H. Moadoworoft,
Theron I. Crane,
Vfm. H. Shelmerdine,
Willard P. Raid,
Thomas M. Thompson, Directors;
J. W. Robinson, Secretary pro tem.
I The Chairman stated that this special meeting of the
Board of Directors of The Edison Portland Cement Company vms called
[for the purpose of taking appropriate action on the death of a member
I of the Board, Mr. Francis R. Dpton, irhioh occurred on the morning of
March 10, 1921.
On motion regularly made, seconded, and by unanimous
I affirmative vote, the following preambles and resolutions wore adopted
WHEREAS, it has pleased Almighty God in His
divine providence to remove from us, by death,
our beloved fellow-director, Francis R. Dpton,
who, by his zeal and energy, his strict devotion
to the interests of the Company, and by his noble
example endeared himself to all with whom ho came
in contact, and
WHEREAS, ho has faithfully and loyally served
this Company, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that we, the remaining Directors of
this Company, give expression to our feelings of
heartfelt sorrow on this occasion of his death;
that we extend our most sincere condolence to the
bereaved family, in this their sad affliction,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that a copy of these resolutions be
RESOLVED, that Ur. William Dykeman, Vice President
in charge of Purchases, be and he hereby is authorized
to execute on behalf of The Edison Portland Cement Com¬
pany, a certain order with Allis-Chalmers Manufaoturing
Company, Milwaukee, Wis., dated March, 11, 1921, a copy
of ■Jhioh has been numbered and filed with the Secretary
of this Company as Authorization No. C-69, and providing
for the purchase of:
Quantity: One year's requirements,
estimated at 80 to ISO tons.
Material: Allis-Chalmers if inch Con-
oavex Grinding Balls.
Price and Point of Delivery: Five and one-quarter cents (5f^)
per pound; f.o.b. Milvmukee,Wis.
Total Expenditure: Hot to exceed $15,750.00
This authorization is made conditional on the placing of
the order before April 25, 1921.-'
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
and Approved:
“lilNUTES OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OP DIRECTORS OP
' THE EDISON PORTLAND CEiilEHT COMPANY.
Held Priday, April 8, 1921, at 11:00 o'clock a.m.,
t the Edison Laboratory, Valley Hoad, Vfest Orange, N. J.
Present: Thomas A. Edison,
Charles Edison,
Stephen B. Mambort,
Harry P. Hiller,
Wm. H. Moadoi'/oroft, Directors;
J, W. Robinson, Secretary pro tem;
W. D. Cloos, Vice President and
General Manager.
At. Mr. Edison's suggestion.
. Stephen B. Mambert was
appointed Chairman pro tem and called the meeting to order.
On motion by Ur. Hiller and seconded by Mr. Ueadowor.oft,
appointed Secretary pro tem.
The minutes of the meeting held March 25, 1921, i
Iraad, and on motion by Mr. Charles Edisc
by unanimous affirmative vote, Vfore appi
seconded by Mr. Miller, and
b the Vice President in charge
fining Company, providing for the purchase of our requirements of
various lubricating oils and grease for one year from March 1, 1921
hen presented and read.
On motion by Mr. Charles Edison, seconded by Ur. Miller,
and by unanimous affirmative vote, the following resolution ™s adopted:
RESOLVED, that Ur. William Dykeman, Vice President
i in charge of Purchases-, be and he hereby is authorized
to execute on teholf of The Edison Portlmd Cement Com-
a Lrtain oontraot with The Atlantic Refinine Com-
pany’ 1211 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia,
?? 1921 a copy of which has been numbered and filed with
the Secr^tLy of this Corporation as Authorisation, Ho.C-70.
and providing for the purchase of:
Price and Point of Delivery:Prioeo as listed in oontraot,
f.o.b, Kev/ Villase,H.J. and Oxford
Furnace, B. J,
This authorization is made conditional on execution of the
contract before Hay 9, 1921.*^
Mr. Cloos then requested that the Vico President in charge
of Purchases be authorized to execute a oontraot with The Century Coal
Company of Vfest Virginia,. providing for the purchase of:
!j(a) Our full requirements (100J$) of 3/4 Bituminous Coal, estimated at
|| 12,000 tons; at $3.20 per net ton; and
m April 1, 1921 to March 31, 1922; a copy of the o
General Manager.
On motion by Mr. Hiller, seconded by Mr. Meadovroroft,
and by unanimous affirmative vote, the following resolution was adopted;
RESOLVED, that !fr. Rilliam Dykeman, Vice President
in charge of Purchases, be and he hereby is authorized
to execute on behalf of The Edison Portland Cement Com¬
pany, a certain oontraot ivith The Century Coal Company
of vrest Virginia, Baltimore, Md., dated March 14, 1921,
a copy of Whioh has been numbered and filed with the
Secretary of this Corporation as Authorization No. C-71,
Quantity and Material:
Full requirements of 3/4( esti¬
mated 12,000 tons), and 25)5 .of our
requirements of Gas Slack (esti¬
mated 25,000 tons). Bituminous ooal,
for year April 1, 1921 to March 31,
1922.
Price and Point of Delivery: $3.20 per net ton on 3/4 ooal,
$2.50 per net ton on Gas Slack ooal;
f. 0. b. Mines.
Total Expenditure; Not to exceed $100,900.00.
This authorization is made conditional on execution of the
contract before May 9, 1921.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
and Approved:
•iilHUTES OF A HEETIIJG OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OP
THE EDISON PORTLAND CEICENT COIAPANY.
! ; Held Thursday, April 21, 1921, at 11:00 o'clock a.m.,
at the Edison Laboratory, Valley Road, V/est Orange, H. J.
Present: Thomas A. Edison,
Charles Edison,
Stephen B. Mambert,
Wm, , H. ■ Sholmdrdino ,
Harry F. Miller,
T/ni. H. Meadoworoft, Director sj .
J. Tl. Robinson, Secretary pro temj
W, D. Cloos, , Vice President and
General Manager;
Henry Lanahan, - Assistant General Oounsol.
At Mr. Edison's suggestion, Mr. Stephen B. Mambert was
'appointed Chairman pro tom, and called the meeting to order.
^1 . On motion by Mr. Miller, and seconded by Hr. Meadoworoft,
iMr; J. Vf. Robinson was appointed Seoretary pro tom.
; The minutes of the meeting held April 8, 1921, were
^read,.and on motion by Jjr. Charles Edison, seconded by I.!r. Miller, and
I by unanimous affirmative vot
0 approved and accepted as road.
Mr. Hiller requested authority of the Board of Diractc
s Corporation, to be I
Ijork Sales Office Aooo:
nal Bank, 60 East 42nd
jn, and by unanimous affirmative vote, thi
■seconded by Hr. Charles
he following rooolutions
Executive of this Corporatioi
authorized to furnish the Irving National Bank of 1
York, N. Y. with a oortified copy of the By-Laws oi
this Corporation.
RESOLVED, that the Vice President and Finanois
Executive be and he hereby is authorized to furnish
the Irving National Bank of New York, N. Y. with a
oortified list of the elective officers of this Cor
RESOLVED, that in aooordanoe ivith that portion of
the By-Laws of this Corporation relating to FINANCIAL
EXECUTIVE, the Vice President and Financial Executive
bo and he hereby is authorized to open a bank account
with the Irving National Bank of Now York, H. Y. for
and in the name of this Corporation, to be known as
Now York Sales Office Account, and to deposit with said
bank in said account, from time to time, any and all
checks, drafts, money, and other items of any kind,
RESOLVED, that the Vice President and Financial
Executive be and he hereby is instructed to draw es-
pecially to the attention of said bank, that portion
of the By-Laws of this Corporation relating to the
proper signing of CHECKS AND NOTES, and be it further
. RESOLVED, that the Vice President and Financial
Executive bo and he hereby is instructed to draw the
attention of said bank to the second paragraph of
that portion of the By-Laws of this Corporation re¬
lating to TREASURER, relating to endorsements on be¬
half of this, Corporation upon any and all chocks,
drafts, notes and other instruments of every kind de¬
posited by or on behalf of this Corporation with said
bank for credit, or for oolleotion, or otherwise, and
bo it further *
RESOLVED, that the Vico President and Financial
Executive be and ho hereby is instructed to draw the
attention of said bank to that portion of the By-Laws
o defining, the duties and authority
of the rlHAHCIAL EXECUTIVE, and subject to the By-Laws
President and Financial
S^l aphorized to act for this Corporation in
all matters and transactions relating to any of its
business witl, said Irving National pSnk of Lv York,
at l°“s
HatiS^al a / °°‘-P°r^^^ion from said Irving' '
deliver for such loans to make, execute and .
on our contract with the Virana Coal Company in order to moot the
prices of their competitors, was referred to those in charge of pur¬
chases; and subsequent negotiations vrith the Virana Cool Company by
Mr. Steuer had resulted in the folloiTing letter:
"March SO, 1981.
"Edison Portland Cement Company,
Orange, H. J.
Gentlemen:
\3
Agreeable to our conversation with your Mr.
Bernard Steuer of oven date, wish to advise that in
view of present conditions we are willing to reduce the '
price in our contract with your company, dated January
24, from $3.50 per not ton f.o.b. the mines to $2.50
per net ton f.o.b. mines, all other conditions of the
contract to remain as originally made.
Trusting this reduction moots with your
approval and assiring you that wo are always willing
to co-operate with you in meeting general conditions,
we are
Very truly yours,
VIRANA COAL COMPANY,
(signed) Joseph Pursglove,
President."
Hr. Lanahan, in discussing the affairs of the Oorporatu
in Cuba, stated that because of the delay on the part of the Cuba Comm
oial Company in taking -appropriate legal action that company had lost
right under the law to secure the release of the 4,000 barrels of Edis
(Portland Cement discharged at Cienfuegos from S.S. "Butetown" and now
embargoed at Cienfuegos; that the Cuba Commercial Company through its
attorney. Dr. Vidal, had suggested that inasmuch as the Cuba Commeroia
Company could not defond the action. The Edison Portland Cement Compa
Should take steps in its oto behalf to take possession of the cement;
that as a result of this situation, papers were filed in Cienfuegos o
April 8th with
the Judge of
obtain pos
Llo. T — t. ttl- cor, .ratio. t.l.E ropro.o.loa by Dr. «li„
Luy. y .. It. .ttrynoy, that tb. W ba. rolod ae.ln.t tb.
Lial. of tb. Dai.ob MtUbd c....t cpa-ay, but ha. poatpobod tb. a.l.
Lf tb. o™.t th.r.toP.r. ora»,a, that .. appoal L floC
half Of this Corporationj that if this Corporation should he unsuooess-
ful in the appeal, it wuld be necessary to bring another notion of
jdifforent charaoterj that some question had been raised as to the suf-
jifioienoy for the purpose of the new action of the pov,er of attorney hore-
Itpfore given Hr. La Ruej that it was therefore desirable to authorize
!the granting of a new pcnwer of attorney; that thd resolution about to
bo submitted at this meeting was prepared by Mr. Hollingsworth, who is
noting as the legal advisor of the Corporation in Havana, in oo-opora-
tion with Dr. Vidal, vJio is the Cuba Comraeroial Company attorney, and
RESOLVED, that Mr. Stephen B. Uambert, President
of The Edison Portland Cement Company, be and he herer
by is duly authorized to execute in the Spanish language
and in conformity with the Cuban laws, a general' power
of attorney for suits as may be necessary and required
under the laws of Cuba, in favor of Felipe Silva y Gil
and Felipo Silva y Fernandez, .iointly and severally,
attorneys at law, of tho City of Cienfuegos, Province
of Santa Clara, Ropublio of Cuba, with su'bstitution to
procuradores and judicial mandatories .
V roE ABHOAl MEEIIHU OP THE STOOKHOLDERS OP ^
™E EDISOH PORTUro CIMENT COMPANY.
Held ptffsuant to notice, Friday, Hay 20, 1921, at 1:30
o'olook p.m., at the principal office of the Corporation, Edison Labora¬
tory, Valley Road, West Orange, N. J.
In the absence of the Chairman, Mr. Thomas A. Edison, the
meeting was called to order by the President, Mr. Stephen B. Mambert.
The Secretary read the roll of the stockholders antltled to
vote at this meeting, with the following result:
STOOKHOLDERS PRESENT IN PTRSOW
Edison, Charles
Ho^es, Ethel MoNeal
Uambert, Stephen B.
Ueadoworoft, Vm. H.
Hiller, H. P.
Hiller, John 7.
Reid, Willard P. .
RiSShter, Walter W. N.
STOCKHOLDERS REPRESENTED BY PROXY
I such adjoumrasnt was ordered t
resent or represented, the meeting was
1 Friday, June 3, 1921, and a notice of
le mailed to each stooMiolder as required
V
COUNTY 0? E33EX )
JOHN 0. LA. ROE, being duly sworn, deposes and
he is the Secretary of The Edison Portland Cement Company,- a
of the State of Haw Jersey; and that on the 9th day of May. -
oaused a notice of the annual meeting of the stockholders of
postage prepaid, addressed to each
of the stockholders of r
Corporation at his or her address a
,s the same appeared upon
the Corporation.
(o .
subscribed and sworn to before me
this day of Nay. 1931.
Ohastge.ST. J-iU. S.A.
May 9, 1921.
To The Stockholders o!
the EDISON POETLAND CEMENT COMPANY
„p.„ »«t b. h..d .. F.W.y, M.y a M, «
E»d. w». 0«.d., N~ J««F. •>” ,p.
I£ you do not expect to be presen a enclosed stamped
duly witnessed, to the enclosed proxy and return .
envelope.
Yours very truly.
Secretary.'
‘iillltJTES OP A MEETIHG OF THE BOAHB OP BIHEOTOHS 0
Edison Laboratory, Valley Road,
Iheron I. Crane,
Charles Edison,
Thomas A. Edison,
Stephen B, Mambert,
William H. Meadoworoft,
Harry F. Miller,
Willard P. Held,
William H. Shelnsrdlne,
Panl J. Buttles,
FrederlokA. Sinclair,
Blreotors;
Seoretary pro t
Invited.
t Mr. Edison's suggestion, Mr. Stephen B. Mambert was
On motion by Mr. Miller, and seconded by Mr. Meadoworoft,
Mr. Paul J. Buttles was appointed Seoretary pro tern.
The minutes of the meeting held April 21, 1921, were
read, and on motion by Mr, Charles Edison, seconded oy Mr. Hiller, and
by unanimous affirmative vote, were approved and accepted as road.
Mr. Mambert stated that the principal purpose of the meet¬
ing was to discuss the activities of the past two years and to reoelve
and act upon the report of the Officers. It was further stated that the
plant improvements and reoonstruotlon have necessarily extended into 1921.
because of the time devoted to arriving at a mutually satisfactory and
eoultable understanding as a basis for finanolal improvement and in making
equitable understanding as a basis for finaioiao. in^rovai
the surveys and investigations that were necessary before reoonstruotlon
pl^s could have been formulated and that the report was rendered for the
two years ended December 31, 1920 rather than delay a complete report till
the close of the current year and the completion of reoonEtruotion work
which is still under way.
The report was presented
read by the Seoretary pro
The report
red the following general phases}
ij 1. Condition of the business at Beoomber SI, 1918,
I with the balance sheet at that date.
2. Improvement in finauoial condition.
(a) Conditions leading to financial improvement.
(b) Extent of financial in^rovenant.
(o) Balanoe sheet comparison of December 31, 1918,
with January 1, 1919, before and after Improvement.
S. Heoonstruotion.
(a) Survey of ocnditions at January 1, 1919 and
extent of Improvements to plant.
(b) Hesults of reconstruction during operations,
(cl Balance sheet comparison of January 1, 1919
with December 31, 1920, showing results of reconstruction during
operations.
The several phases of the report were discussed at length
during the reading.
Hr. Uambert said that one of the principal effects of the
Inprovements had been to lower the man hours expended per barrel of
Cement produced from 1.82 to .98 as oon^ared with an average of .777
for the thirteen Cement plants in the United States having a capacity
of 1,000,000 barrels or more per annum, and that this Company was
working to lower its ratio still further. In this oonnectlon he said ■
that about 75^ of the benefits to accrue threugh our plant in^jrove-
ments would be effeotlve some time during the current month, and that
the improvements would be completed some time during September, when
hi^ pressure steam would be put into use.
Mr. Shelmerdlne asksd what the daily production capacity
would be after all improvements had been completed. ' Mr. Mambert said
that all engineering estimates of economies had been based on a pro¬
jected production capacity of 62B0 barrels of Cement per day. in reply
to a question by Mr. Shelmerdlne regarding the quality of our limestone.
Mr. Mmnbert stated that there had been no change from that of the past.
Answering a question by Mr. Reid regarding the probable
life Of the present rock quarries. Mr. Mambert replied that Mr., Edison
had estimated the supply to last from 20 to 40 years, ifr. Reid sug-
gested that for conservatism, the supply be estimated as sufficient
for 15 years operation.
After discussion of matters contained in the report had
been concluded Hr. Mambert said that he wanted suggestions and advice
as to any matters that had been touched upon.
Mr. Crane stated that he wished to offer a resolul
and upon his motion, seconded by Mr. Reid, and by uusnlraous affli
vote the following resolution was adopted}
resolved, that the report of the Officers as pre¬
sented at this meeting be received and that it is the
sense of this meeting that the officers and employees
of the Company be congratulated on the suooess of their
efforts in rehabilitating the plant and putting it on a
basis with the best competitive plants in the United
States as shown in the report.
On behalf of the officers and employees, Mr. Mambert'
e Directors for their manifestations of oonfidenoe and said
n and problem of the officers and employees
1 copy of the report was orders
part of the Corporate records.
i filed with the Secretary
In discussing the coal situation, Mr. Mambert asked for
Company's coal requirements that should be oontraotec ror. mt, crane
said that the percentage necessarily varied with economic conditions
and that during some periods lOOJS should be contracted for while 60^
was sufficient during other periods, though never less than 50^ should
be contracted for. He pointed out that, while it was sometimes pos¬
sible to purchase 10(y/ of requirements on the open market, the loss
that mi^ifooour through depending entirely upon coal from this source
under changing conditions would more than offset any savings that mlghl
seconded tby Hr. 1 Shelmerdlne.s'
Ilreotors' meetings, held e
9 the preceding meeting of 1
1 holders, was dispensed with ( the minute book being, available for in-
epeotlon by the stooWiolders) , and the following resolution was adopted
RESOLVED, that the acts of the Directors and Offiosrs
on behalf of this Corporation as set forth in the Minutes
of the Directors' meetings held since the preceding meeting
of the Stockholders, be and the same hereby are approved,
ratified and oonfirmed.
The poll having remained open at least one hour, was
closed and the Inspectors presented their report In writing showing
that the following gentlemen received the number of votes set opposite
Theron I. Crane 196193
Charles Edison 196193
Thomas A. Edison 196193
Stephen B. Mambert 196198
Wm. H. Meadoworoft 196193
Harry P. Hiller . 195193 . ; .
Willard P. Held 196193
Wm. H. Shelmsrdina 196198
Thomas U. Thompson 196193
The President thereupon declared the above' named gant
duly elected Directors of the Corporation: to hold office until t
t annual election aid until their suooessors shall have been ;elec
The Secretary was instructed to insert in the Minute Boo
purpose of reference a. copy of the following papers : , ,
1. notice of the meeting and proof of the services thereof,
■a*. *t«t of atoolthelTioTa pr.od«oedr:at~.the meeting.
3. Form of proxy.
4. Inapeotora' Oath and Beport.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
03JA2TGE.?r. J,XT. S.A.
M»y28, 1921
To The Stockholdera of
THE EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY:
The holders of a majority of the stock of The Edison Portland Cement
if the Stockholdera
t 1:30 o'clock P.M.,
= 0P IHE ABirOAL ffiETIHO OP !I!HE BOASD OP DmEOIOBS OP
. THE EDISOU PORTUHD OBIEHT OOMEAOT.
Held Pfiday, June 3, 1921, at 4iOO o'olt
Sdlson laboratory. Valley Road, West Orange, N. J.
Present!
Thsron I. Orane,
Charles Edison,
Thomas A. Edison,
Stephen B< Mambert, Chairman pro temj
William H. Meadoworoft,
Harry P. Miller,
Willard P. Held,
William H. Shelmerdlne, Plreotorsi
John 0. La Sue, < Seoretaiy;
W.rD, Oldbs't . I , Vice PresV & Seneral Manageri
Bernard Steuer, . Wloa-Pteavri' Works Manager;
Prederiok A. Sinolair, invited.
suggestion, Mr. Stqihsn fi. Mar
appointed Chairman pro
and called the
Mambert submitted the follenrlng statement in- the
’To the Board of Directors of.
The Edison Portland Cement Oonpany.
10 desirability of bringing i
arising from changing oondii
existing By-Lans have been i
into harmony wit
following amends
1. Number of Directors reduced froi
death of Mr. Upton.
; Seoretarles increased from one to
ilstant Secretary may be available
Dropping of the word “Salos" from the title o:
Sales Manager to strengthen the position of or
sentatlon to the trade. There is a certain ar
natural aversion aroused when the Idea of ."Sal
brought before' a prospective purchaser andj a (
Manager can meet the trade under more favorabj
oumstanoes than can a Oeneral "Sales" Manager.
4. Restriction of, the authority, of Vice Presldei
ench; to sign checks because of the number ol
Presldar
Restriction of the authorlly of Vice Presidents, ae
such, to approve purchase orders under $10,000.00
because of the number of Vice Presidents.
President."
llr. Hambert then presented a draft of the By-Isws in which
I the proposed changes had been embodied.
On motion made by Ifr. Shelmerdlne, seconded by Mr. Reid,
aanimoUB affirmative vote, .the follo^vlng resolution was adopted,
RESOLVED, that the By-laws of this Ooiporatlon be and
they hereby are amended in accordance with the draft pre¬
sented at this meeting, viz., as follows:
gltE.EDlSOR.PORPmm OEMmT.QOMPAWY
aVORUMi ■ ■
holders^ttoeof outstanding r^resented by the '
tings Of stoohholders shall be held at the principal office
artoai meetiuct
lnHay”':f^eXe"“?"l?3Vo“:f’'’>"“’^ be held on the 'third Friday
plur^dity vote \rballot^°i-h shall elect by a
aay preceding the election. e.cSrr/t^: £ o°f rch^^Te^iti^n!"^
WOTICE OF ANmi, ,
his or her address ^^^0 sMe^^ nailed to each stockholder at'
at least ten days ^rLf toZ mrtS.""°" the Company,
ADjoimmEm of AmnAT. mrypTi^n, / ,
shall^Lrba “nt^ofrepMeLted *’'® nnjorlty of the stock
the power to adjourn to a day oertalu'^«''/*°?f'°^*®*'® ■®“’®®®“t shall have^
addressed to.eaoh stoo^older, at least three days before such adjourned 4'f)
meeting, exclusive of the day of mailing, but if the holder, of a majbrit?^
of, the stock be present in person or by proxy, ^they shalll have the power ^
from time to time, to adjourn the annual meeting to any subsequent dav or
■ days and no notice of the adjourned meeting need be given.
Spoolal meetings of the stockholders shall, at the request of the
President, or two or more Directors or of a majority of the stockholders
be called by the Secretary, by mailing a notice stating the object of such
meeting, at least two. days prior to the day of the meeting, to each stock¬
holder of record at his address as the same appears on the records of the
Oonpany, If all the stockholders shall waive notice of a special meeting,
no notice of such mooting shall be required. Whenever all the stockholders
shall meet, in person or by proxy, such meeting shall be valid for all pur¬
poses without call or notice, and at siwh meeting any corporate action may
bo taken. If for any reason the stockholders should not in any year hold
their regular annual meeting or an adjourned annual mooting, or should fall
:to elect a Board of Directors, at the regular annual meeting or at an adjouri
ed annual meeting, a Board of Directors may be elected at any special meet¬
ing of the stockholders thereafter, provided a notice that such election
will be held is contained in the notice calling such special meeting of
stooldiolders,
OHSAHianriOH,
OBie Ohalrmaa of the Board of Directors shall call msstlngs of the
stockholders to order and shall act as Chairman of such meeting. The Board
of Directors may appoint any stockholder id act as Chairman of any meeting
in the absence of the Chairman of the Board of Directors, or in the event
bf the failure of the Board of Directors to act under this provision, the
stookholders may ohcose any of their number to preside at any mseting of
the stockholders. Xhe Secretary of the Conpany shall act as Secretary of
all meetings of the stookholders, but in the absence of the Secretary at
any meeting of the stookholders, the presiding officer may appoint any
person to act as secretary of the meeting.
The business and the property of the Company shall be managed and con¬
trolled by the Board of Directors who may, subject to the provisions, of the
statute, of the charter, and of the By-Laws, exercise all such powers and
do all such things as may be exercised or done by the corporation.
Ihe number of Directors shall be nine, Every Director shall be a
holder of at. least one share of. the capital stock of the Oonpany. Eaoh
Director shall serve for the terra of one year and until his successor has
been elected and qualified.
*^Meetlngs of^the Board of Directors may be called by the Secretary a1
the request of the Chairman of the Board of Directors, or of two or more
Directors, on one day's written notice to each Director, or on personal
to each Director at or any time prior to the meeting, notice of
etlng of the Board of Directors may be waived by any Director.,
er all the members of the Board of Directors shall be present at ^
etlng thereof, such mooting and any action taken thereat, shallbbo
» valid for all purposes and no oall or notice of such meeting need be given, V
I! PUOE or llEEMTOi
|i The Ulrootors may hold their meetings, have an office and keep the
I books of the Company (except those required by la» to be kept within the
S State of Hew Jersey) outside of the State of Now Jersey, as the Directors
|i may from time to time determine.
« The officers of the Company shall, be a Chairman of the Board of
II Directors, a President, suoh Vico Presidents, not less than two nor more
!i than ifivgi In number, as may be determined upon by the Board of Directors;
ii a Financial J£xecutlva, a Qeneral Manager, a Works Manager, a treasurer, a’
i; Secretary, an Assistant Financial Executive, an Assistant Treasurer, two
li Assistant Secretaries, and such other officers as may from time to tlno be
II determined upon by the Board of Directors, all of v/hom shall ordinarily be
li elected by the Board of Directors at their first annual meeting after the
I election of Directors at which meeting a quorum shall be present, but the
]i election of an Officer, cr Officers, at any other meeting of the Board of
IlDireotors shall not be Invalid so long as notice thereof is given in the
? ®^ *^® Company shall serve for the period of one year and.
I; until their successors are chosen and qualified, except that all officers
agents of the Company shall be subject to removal at any time by the
j| affirmative vote of a majority of the whole Board of Dlre^re «
i' OHAIRMiN OP BOARD ^
I| of the permanent Chairman powers or duties ;
.. ... ^..)r i
ijthe Board^of^Direotorf\e\h!lll°hi*^ executive of the Company. Subject to
|i Company and may sign all\ondf\mtLnr®’'“i '>u6lness of the
tlons in the nL S thlc?’
fwer, may sign oertlfloates^f siook or n treasurer or Assistant Tre.as-
form suoh other duties as may from ti™ to
|| Board of Directors. ^ *® *^"® ®8 assigned to him by the .
[|nCE PRESIDTOrng.
Of the Company, a^°therahtrf Lt^suth *^*^®*’ ®r stockholders
delegated to them by the Boart Sire^toC' an ehall be
FINAHCIAT. PviroT,mTyp^
The ^eoutivfthlirhtte ^Iroh^ Directors and the president,
Executive may oou^ters^L Oo^nys flnanoea,
Use ®^ter™m ^ ®h tee fnnds of
(®ea Article -Checks and Note” ff teesfr^s^'T ®f the Company,
1 we se By-laws), and shall ao and perform
a assigned to him by the
ASSISTANT FINANOIAl EXECUTIVE;
The Assistant Financial Executive shall do and perform such duties as
may from time to time be assigned to him by the Board of Directors, the
President or the Financial Executive, He shall, in the absence of the
Plnanoial Executive, except as otherwise provided by the By-Laws of the
Company, be vested with all the powers of the Financial Executive, perform
all the duties of the Financial Eieoutive, and, subject to the control of
the Board of Directors and the President, have full oharge of the Company's
flnaaoos. He may countersign all oheoka drawn on the funds of the Company,
but is not authorized to sign any promissory notes of the Company In lieu
of the Flnenolal Executive, or to approve and ratify contracts and orders
In lieu of the Plnanoial Executive; i see Seotlons "Cheoks and Notes" and
"Contracts, and Orders" of these By-Laws..
OENERAl MANAGER ;
I Subject to the control of tee Board of Directors and the President,
the Qeneral Manager shall have full oharge of the Company's business exoept
as otherwise provided in the By-Laws of the Company, and shall do and per¬
form such duties as may from time to time be assigned to him by the Board
of Dlreotors, or the President.
WORKS MANAQERi
Subject to the control of the Board of Dlreotors and the President, the
Works Manager ehall have full oharge of the Company's produotion operations
exoept as otherwise provided in the ^-Laws of the Company, and shall do and
perform suoh duties as may from time to tlma be assigned to him by the Board
of Dlreotors, or the President.
The Treasurer shall, under the direotlon of the Financial Exeoutlve,
have the custody of the funds of the Company and of all seouritlea and
evidences of Indehtedness held by it, including mortgages, notes, deeds of
trust, collateral of all klnda, and stocks and bonds; ho shaH keep full and
aoourate accounts of reoelpte and dlsburBements in hooka belonging to the
! Company: and shall deposit all moneys and other valuable effeota in tho name
I of the Oon®any and to the credit of the Company in such depository or dapos-
Itories as may be designated by the Board of Direotars; he shall be subject
I to tho direction of the Flnanoial Exeoutlve as to maximum and minimum
I balance to be maintained in eaSh depository, and as to the oondltlons under
which suoh deposits! bhall be made and auoh balances maintained.
Ho shall disburse aucih funds of the Company as may be ordered by tee
Flnanoial Executive, taking proper vouctoere for euoh dlsbureements, and
shall render to the Flnanoial Exeoutlve whenever required account of his
transactions as Treasurer. He shall, under the direction of the Flnanoial
Executive, have the power to sign;.and endorse ail oertifioatee of otoofc,
bonds, ohBOke, drafts, and other obligations of the Company, (see Article
"Cheoks and Notes" of these By-Laws), and shall have tho power to receive
all moneys due and payable to the Company from any source whatsoever, and
to give receipts and endorse warrants in its name for any and all payments
made to the Conpany.
He shall, under the direotlon of the Flnanolsl Exeoutlve, be ouatodian
of auoh other properties and effects, of the Company as may be speolfled by
tee Board of Dlreotors, the, President or the Financial Executive, and shall,
under tho direotlon of the Plnanoial Executive, do and perform euoh other
diitlea as may from time to time be assigned to him by the Board of Directors,
tee President, or the Plnanoial Eieoutive. The Treasurer ehall give a bond^
of a aoourlty conpany to bo approved .bytthe Board of Dlreotors in the sum of -
j Twenty-flvo Thousand Dollars (JBB.OOO.OO) for the, faithful disoharee of hii
I ASSiaiAHT TitESauJUMl. i
! The Assistant Treasurer shall be vested with all the powers and shall, (
I under the direction of the Flnanolal Eseoutlve^ perform all the duties of the^
1 Treasurer In his absenoe, except as otherwise provided In the By-Laivs of the
i Company and shall do and perform suoh other duties as from time to time may !
j be assigned to him by the Board of Directors, the President, the Financial '
! Executive or the Treasurer. The Assistant Treasurer shall give a bond of a :
Security Company to be approved by the Board of Directors In the sum of
ji $1C,000,00 for the faithful discharge of his duties.
|j SECRETARY 1 >
I The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all meetings Of the Board of
|l Dlreotors and minutes of all meetings of the stookbolderei he shall, subjeot;
to the direction of the Financial Executive, attend to the giving and aerv- j
Ing of all notices of the Compenys he may attest In the name of the Company 'i
I all oontraots authorized by the . Board of Dlreotors, and to all papers. In- |
strumsnts and doouraents upon which It shall be required; he shall, under thei
direction of the Flnanolal Executive, affix the seal of the Coiqpany; he shall
have oharge of the seal of the Oonjany and of its stoolc certificate books
and stock ledgers; he shall be responsible for the registration by a Regis- '■
trar designated by the Board of Directors of all stock oertifloatea Issued ’
by the Coispany; he shall have the custody of suoh original agreements, re-
I leases, Insurance policies, deeds, leases and other papers or books as the I
I Board of Dlreotors, the President, or the Financial Executive may diractt
I he shall keep all books of aooount of the Company except those which the 5
Treasurer is required to keep, and shall render to the Financial Executive !
^ whenever required an account of the flnanolal condition of the Company and
. Of the Company's financial transactions, and he shall, under the direction !
<10 and perform all the usual duties incident to i
a M <^y be assigned to ■
, him by the Board of Dirsotora, the President, or the Flnanolal Executive. i
set forth!^ faithful discharge of his duties as above |
A53I3IARI SECRETARY! '
TACARCIES; I
5 reBlgmtl^n,‘’dUqLuf“atlor'’or becomes vacant by reason of death,
; although less than a quorum tv a fenaining directors,
I! aucoaseore who ahall Lid offlL eleot a auooeesor or
offloBB of tlie Company shall “lexplred term, and if any of the
atlon Of the termX'wMoh the rouIblT.^"" boforeX e^lr- i
Of Dlreotors may elect a suooeLor ‘ thereof was elected, the Board
I the une^qilred terra. oeesor or sucooesors who ehail/hold office for
pSLEGATlOR OF pmiM nv ^
I 0^?! “y'sean^fiLSt Oonpany, or for any ‘ !
I or to any Direotort ^ being to any other officer ’
1
, nmola* vATO . rotes ; . rq
Except .as may hereafter be speoifloally provided by the Board of
Dlreotors, all oheote dram on the funds of the Company shall bo signed
only by the Chairman of the' Board of Dlreotora, President, Treasurer or
Assistant Treasurer, and shall be countersigned only by the Financial
Executive, Secretary, Assistant Flnanolal Executive, or Assistant Secretary,
and all promlsanry notes of the Oonqjany shall be signed only by the Chairman
of the Board of Directors, or President, and shall bo oounteralgnsd only by
the Financial Executive.
CONTRACTS ARP ORDERS;
All orders and contracts Involving an aggregate expenditure of Ten
Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) or over, must without exception, be authorized
or approved and ratified by the Board of Directors, and suoh authorization
or approval and ratification evidenced by a;oppy of the resolution author¬
izing or approving and ratifying the same, dertlfled by the Secretary under
the oorporate seal; and all orders or oontraots Involving an aggregate ex¬
penditure of One Thousand Dollars (fl,b00.00) or over, and less than Ten
tniousand Dollars ($10,000.00) must, without exception be approved and
ratified personally byl'the Chairman of the Board of Dlreotors, PrsAldent,
or Flnanolal Executive of the Corporation, and must bear the written
personal, signature of the officer by whom it Is approved or ratified. Ro
order or oontraot shall be blading on the corporation unless authorized or
approved end ratified os above set forth, and the oorporatlon shall not be
responsible for any order or oonti;aot not authorized or approved sad ratl-
If'led In strlot oompllanoe herewith.
[The Company may have an office and transaot business in suoh plaoes
outside of the State of New Jersey as the Board of Dlreotors nay from time
to time appoint.
shall begin the first day of January
IS capital stock of the Company, when earned, shall
1 the Board of Directors may direct but the vote of
the'chalrman of the Board of Dlreotors shall be neoesssiy to the deolarq-
tlon of any dividend. Before the payment of any dividends, or making
distribution of profits, there may be set aside out of the net profits
of the Conqjany suoh simi or sums as the Directors may from time to time,
in their absolute discretion, think proper as a rscsqnabla fund to meet
oontinganoles, or for equalizing .dividends, or for repairing, Improving,
maintaining, increasing or oxtending the property of the Company, or ftr
I any other purpose which the Directors shall think oonduoive to the Inter¬
ests of the Coiii)any.
t The Board of Dlreotors, by the vote of the majority of the full Board
I may at any meeting thereof, alter or amend tho-se By-laws If notice thereof
I be contained In the notioe of the meeting*
tlon should bo elected to hold office until _tte_ next_ r^^ annual meet- ^ l‘
il- liig and -until their euooeBSors s
ii The Secretary then read the list of offioere pi-ovlded for
ji by-tho By-laws of the Corporation, as followas
li Ohalrman of the Board of Direotorp \'S
i! President
? Not less than two nor more than five Tloe Presidents
Flnanolal Exeoutive
I General Manager ■ ;
i Works Manager ■ .
! Treasurer ,
j| Secretary
ji , , Assistant Flnanolal Exeoutive ,-',1
j| Assistant Treasurer ; ! ■;
!l Two. Assistant Secretaries
ij Such other 'offloers as may be determined
j upon by the Board of pireotors ' *
On motion made by Ur. Crane, seconded by; Ur. Shelmerdlne,
ind by unanimous affirmative vote, the following gentlemen were eleoted
10 fill the offloes set "opposite their respeotlve n
Ur. Thomas A. Edison
Ih-. Charles Edison
Ur. Stephen B. Uambert
. Hai'ry F. Miller
. W. B. Oloos
. Bernard steuer
. Albert 0. Bruff
Hr. Haymond A. Wetsler
Mr.- 0. J. Sohulta
Mr. John 0. la Rue
Ur. Wm. H. Mesklll .
Ur. Paul J. Buttles
Ohalrman of the Board of Directors ;
- Vloe Ohalrman
- President
- hoe President and Financial Executive
- Floe President and General Malnager
- Vice President and Works Kanageri V.
- Vice President and Manager Nev/ Jagland
Dletriot
- Vice President and Manager New York District
- Treasurer ' i
- Secretary • . ^ .
- Assistant Treasurer ■
Assistant Saoretary .
I' I, . -assistant Saoretary
li Ur. A. iralllngsworth-Moses- Assistant Secretary
J In addition to the above, the President, with theilbrieurrenoe
, ij of the 'Board, appointed the foil owlngi • ' "
:i 5^: ”
1 Mr. F. c. Wlllbrand - SporfuM^^^"®
Ur. Bert W. Kessel . jjannger Philadelphia Dlstriot x.. ' '
I . - the Oene^ PurohasirieVAgent he:^"'.
I| authorized to place an order with the iQokawanna Ooal Company fo^^o;lr:^’^^;^. :^^^
, .eGulre^nts of Anthracite Coal (PVee ^Ing^Baiapy,:. ^
" oars per week from June' 6. 1921 tn
j « U, 1S41 to September 6, ;i92i/ at''$a ~
:lon made by. Mr. Meado'.vorof t ,
.Charles Edli
and by unanimous affirmat:
the, following .resolu-
ad opted)
HESOIVED, that Mr. William Dykeman, General pur- ;
chasing Agent, be and he hereby Is authorized to execute
on behalf of The Edison Portland Cement Conmany, a oertal:
order with laokawanna Coal Company, Firemen's Building,
Newark, N. J, , dated May 26, 1921, a oopy of whloh has
been numbered and filed with the Secretary of this Cor¬
poration as Authorization No. 0-72, and providing for the
purchase ofi
Our requirements from Juno 6tb'.to
September 6th,. 1921, estimated at
1200 tons per month.
Material I
Free ’.Burning Barley Anthracite
Ooal.
Price and Point of Dellveryt $3.80 per gross ton, f.o.
Tillage, N. J.
Total Ei^endlturei . .- Not to exceed $13,680.00.
This .authorization is made oondltlonal on the placing
the order before July 3., 1921..
ordered numbered .and filed
Jr. Company, which
oopy spread upon the minutes!
"Edison Portland Cement Company,
■ New Village, N. J. .
Gentlemen: .
. We are pleased . to advise you that there hs
decline in Goodyear Rubber Products as follows:
Transmission Belting
Conveyor Belting
which decline will take effect as of even
applied to all unshipped orders In our pcs
’ ’ Very truly yours.
MAOAN JR. COMPANY,
President;
the General Purohaslng Agent In exeentlng an agreement .modifying our oon- ,
tract with Maglnnls Cotton mils. E. V. Benjamin Company, Ino . Mr. Steuer
then presented and read a oopy of said agreement.
Vice President and
General Manager. .
motion'made by Mr. Charles Edison, jseoonded hy Mr
anlmons affirmative vote, the following resolutioi
RESOLVED, that the action of Mr. Y/illiam Dyheman,
General Purchasing Agent, in executing on behalf of '
The Edison Portland Cement Company, a. certain agreement
with Vaginnis Cotton Mills, E. V. Benjamin Oos^iany, Ino.,
Hew Orleans, La., dated June 1, 1921, a oopy of which
has been numbered and filed with the Secretary of this
Corporation as Authorization Ho. 0-74, which modifies
the schedule of shipments of cement bags, and also the
terms of payment, called for in contract with said
vendor, dated December 17, 1920, Authorization Ho.
C-60 of December 20, 1920, be and hereby' is approved
Mr. Miller then presented a oopy of a proposed lease
between this Corporation and Warren County Warehouse Company whereby
Warren County Warehouse Company leases our Storehouses Nos. 1, 2 and
3, for a period of one year from December 31, -1950 at an annual rental
Of $6,000.00, and requested ratification of his action in executing
• On motion made by Mr. Shelraerdlne, seconded by Mr. Crane,
and by unanimous
0 vote, the following resolution was adopted:
‘^IKOIEa OF A UEHIIKO OF IHB B,0ARb'0F DIH30I0HS OP
IHE aUISON POHIIABD.OEHEH® OOHPAHY.
Hald Tueaday, Saptwiber 27, 1921, at lOilo o'olook a.m., a
tha principal office of the Corporation, West Oranga, K. j.
Present: ISiaron I Orana,
Ckarlos Edison,
Staphan B. Hambart, Cbairman pro tem;
William H. liaadoworoft',
Harry F. Millar, -wjj
Willard P. Held, ^
William H, Siialmardlna,I}iraators;
For tha raasona given haratofora, Ur. Ibomas A. Edison
3 excused from serving as Chairman, and tha meeting nas oallad to order
i presided over by tha President, Ur, Stephen B. llambart.
I of the meeting held May 20, a
|lngs held June 3rd at 10:2
3 approved and accept ed as read.
C the meeting held in the mor
ing of June 3rd, Ur. Hambart stated that ha wished to modify a statement
:diioh had bean made at that meeting regarding tha time of completion of
tha plant improvements, which was given as being soma time during Sep¬
tember. Ha explained that, although the improvements themselves ware
completed so far as Installation was oonoemed, the change-over from
the old to the new units is, in part, being deferred until some .time in
Baoamber, because our low stool: and heavy shipments do not permit of a
shut-down aid the loss of production incident thereto.
■ Ur. Hoblnson stated that Hr. Stauer , Vice Pre¬
sident and Wbrks Manager, had requested ratifioatlon o'f tha action of the
General Purchasing Agent in placing an order with tha lackawanna Coal
Saoopany.oovering our raaulramants'of , Anthraoito Hioa ooal, aatiinatad
j!at laOO tons par month, for tha thr.aa montha from Saptembar 5th to Da-
ijoambar 6th, 1921, at §4.80 par gross ton, f.bib. Haw Village, H. J.»
iLloa ooal bains subatitutad for Barley ooal baoauaa of its lower ash and
s
Imoistura oontant.
Appiovad;
Vloa P^sldant and
Qanaral llanagar.
On motion by Mr. Kaid, gaoondad by Mr. Orane, and by unan
Imous afflrmatlva vote, tha following raaolution was adopted:
I RBSOLVHI), that tha aotion of Mr. William PyMsman,
General Furohaslng Agent, In ezaoutlng on behalf of
I The Edison Portland Cament Company, a oertain order, > ' . ,
#76720, with tha Laokawanra Ooal Company, Plramsn’s
Building, Hawark, H. J., dated August 31, 1921, a sopy
of whloh has baan numbered and filed with tha Seorataiy
!! of this Corporation as Authorization Ho. 0-78, and pro-
Our raqulraaants from September
6th to Oaoembar 6th, 1921, esti¬
mated at 1800 tons par month.
Anthraolta Rloe Coal
IPrioa and Point of Dalivary: $4.80 par gross ton, f.b.b.
• Haw Village, H. j.
Total Expanditura: Hot to axoead $26,000.00
j ba and haraby is approved and ratified.
Ur. Robinson, further stated that Mr. Stauer had
raquastad that tha Ganaral Purohasing Agant ba authorized to axaouta a
oontraot with United States Gypsum Company to oover 50jS of our approx¬
imate ra.yiramants of Orushad Gypsum Rook, estimated to ba 600 tons per
month, during tha period April 1st to Daoembar 31st, 1921, at §3.60 per
nat ton, f.o.b. mines.
Mr. Stauer likawlsa reauested that tha General Purchasing
Agant ba authorizod to plaoa an order
vldlng for the purohase of;
Qiantity:
Vioa President and
Works Manager.
with
J. Bougharty Company foi
"All Piping Matarlala ooverad by Spaoifioatlons attaohad to tha order"
at a cost of §14,640.00 araotad in plaoa oomplata. This order is in ad
tion tO'.thoaa previously plaoad in oonneotion with tha Kill improvament
On motion by Mr. Raid, seoondad by Mr. Crane and by unai
;insativa vote, the following resolutions wars adopted;
RESOLVED, that Mr. William Dykenan, General Pur-
ohasing Agent , be anl be haraby is authorized to axsouts
on behalf of Tha Bilaon Portland Cement Company, a oar- ,
tain oontraot with United States Gypsum Company, Ellioott Ja
Square Building, Buffalo, H, Y. , dated Mar oh 23, 1921, a S
oopy of which has baen numbered and filed with the Seora- ^
tary of this Corporation as Authorization Ho, 0-79, and
providing for tha purchase of;
Quantity; 60S{ of our approximate reqjiira-
mants from April 1 to Daoambar
31, 1921, estimated at 600 tons
par month.
Price and Point of Dalivaiy: §3.60 per nat ton, f.o.b. Minai
Total Eqiendlture: Hot to axoead §21,000.00
This authorization is made conditional on execution of
tha oontraot before October 27, 1921.
resolved, that Mr. 7/illlam Dykaman, Ganaral Purohas-
inp- Agent, ba and ha hereby is authorized to axaouta on
belalf of The Edison Portland Canent Company, a oertain
order ,#71473-P, with M. J. Dou^arty Compaq, 25th 4
t&ahlnaton Ava., Philadelphia, Pa., dated August 16, 1921,
a oop^of Which has beau nombarad and filed with toe Seora-
tary^of this Corporation, as Authorization Ho. C-80, and
providing for the purohase of;
This authorization is mada conditional on tha placing of
the order before October 27, 1921.
fi. F.
. . ■
li llj, Hobinson prasontoa and read lattarafrom Tha
Ijcoodrloh Hubbar Oompauy, Atlantia Hafining Companyt and Maoan Jr. Company,
||whioh wara ordarai numbarad and filad with tha raapaotiva oontraota, and .
|i
lloopias spread upon tha minutaa of this maating»-
ii "June 13, 1931.
ij Edison Portland Oarnant Company,
I Oraiga, H. J.
|{ Raduotion in oontraat prloaa.
I| Oantlsman;
I In oompllansa with your talephona raqiiast of June 10th
na attash harato naw prioas on longlife Conveyor Belt and Irans-
1| mission Belts whiah are to raplaoe those In your oontraot with us
I, iiatad February 14, 1931. ,
iWill you plaasa aolmowlsdga these prises by siting the
two attaohed soplas and returning them to this office, appending
Ij the original to your oontraotf
1 Very truly yours,
I IHE B. F. GOODHIOH HUBBEH OOMPAKY
; (signed) W. Lipplnoott
Nachanloal Salas Bapt."
"July 13, 1931.
The Edison Portland Caoont Company,
Stawartsvillo, II. J.
dantleman:
Haferring to lubricating oontraot aaplring March 1,1933,
pioasa note that on and after today, until further advised the
following billing prioas will ba affaotiva o
a products named
Atlantic Cylinder Oil -
Ario Compressor Oil _
. Junior Had Engin Oil —
Summer lab. Oil _
Winter Lub. oil -
i: Arctic Cup Crease, barrels —
Exoalslor Craasa, barrels _
- 19.50s< net
- net
- lO.VBji net
43.35;^ net
.SI.SS4 net
39.50(i net
18.3Sj< net
le.VSsi net
7.00^ lb. I
6.50(1 Ib.ne
o.b. Haw Village, H. j. and Oxford Furnace,
in tha agrM^Srai^aa°tol^° conditions spaoified
part, we rasarsnU.^ ha tols concession is entirely voluntary on o
right, should market conditions warrant, to re
vert at any time to tha original prioas specified in this
agreement.
Yours truly,
THE AIIAKCIC HSPIEIKS COMPANY.
Par (signad) John W. Llberbou."
"S^tambar 38, 1931.
Edison Portland Cement Co.,
Stawartsvilla, K. J. ’
Bear Sirs:
Confirming the writer's oonvaraation with you today,
we are pleased to advise that a deollns of on Coodyaar Con¬
veyor Belt will be affeotlva on suoh orders as you may plase
with us, unless suoh dsolina has bean antioipated in'our price
to you.
We are not prepared at this writing to advise you
definitely on Transmission, but there will ba a deolino in
Transmission Baiting within the next few days wa ballava, which
will ba made affeotlva on all Transmission Belting purohaaad by
you from us.
Very truly yours,
MACAK JH. COMPANY.
(Signed) Cao. 0. Maoan, Jr.
President «"
Mr. Ilambart reported that, in .the course of strengthening
our sailing organizations, certain changes- had bean made, and that tha
resignation of Hr. Bert W. Kassel, Manager Philadelphia Bistrlot, had
been accepted, and Mr. J. Hansall French had baen appointed Bistrict
Manager of the Philadelphia Bistrict.
Mr. Held stated that this was a matter for tha executives,
land upon his motion, seconded by Mr. Crane-, the above action was approved.
For the further information of the Board, Mr. Mambert
that ha bad authorised memberships in tha Baal Oolf Club and the
< Athletic Club, held by Hr. H. A. TTetzler. Vice President and
Hew York Bistrict, pointing oufthat this action
vary desirable
3 ng than! as
with tha trade.
!Mr, Held fait that no raaolution was naoessary to ratify
this aotion, and it v/as tha sansa of tha masting that this was a matter
jjfor tha aiaoutivas.
I Mr. Millar raquastad authority of tha Board to opan an
aooount in tha name of tha Cotporatioh, with Maohanioa and Metals Batioi)^
al Bank of Haw York, 15. Y.j also with tha Oommaroial Trust Company of
Philadalphla, Pa. to ha known as "Philadalphla Salas Offioa Aooount."
I On motion hy Mr. Crane, seconded hy Mr. Bald, and by
ijunanimous affirmative vote, tha following rasoltitions wara adoptadt
B330LVBa), that the Tioo President and Pinanoial
Exooutiva of this Corporation ha and he harahy is author¬
ized to furnish tha Meohanios and Metals national Bank of
Hew York, H. Y. '.vith a oartlfied copy of tha By-Laws of
this, Corporation.
BESOLVSD, that the Visa Praaidant and Pinanoial
Esaoutiva ha and ha harahy is authorized to furnish the
Maohanios and Metals national Bank of Haw York, H. Y.
with a oartifiad list of tha alaotiva offioars of this
Ooiporation.
HE30LVSD, that in aooordanoe with that portion of
the By-laws of this Corporation relatii^ to PIIIAHCUL
EXSCSJTiVS, tha Vioa Praaidant and Pinanoial Exaoutive
ha and he harahy is authorized to opan a hank aooount
with tha Maohanioa and Matals national Bank of Haw York,
H. Y., for and in tha name of this Corporation, and to
deposit with said hank in said aooount, from tiraa to
time, any and all ohaoks, drafts, money and other items
of any kind.
RESOLVED, that tha Vioa Praaidant and Pinanoial
Exaoutiva be and ha harahy is inatruoted to draw es-
paoially to tha attention of said hank, that portion
of tha By-laws of this Corporation relating to tha proper
signing of CHE01C3 AHD1I0IE3, and he it further '
^OLVED, that tha Vioa President and Pinanoial '
toaoutive ha and ha harahy is instruotad to draw tha
attention of said hank to tha aaoond paragraph of that
portion of tha By-Laws of this Corporation relating to
treasurer, relating to andorsamanta on hahalf of this
Corporation upon any and all ohaoks, drafts, notes and
other instramonts of evary, kind daposltad hy or on hahalf
of this Corporation with said hank for credit, or for
oolleotion, or otherwise, and he it further
RESOLVED, that tha Vioa President and Pinanoial
Exaoutiva ha and ha harahy is instruotad to draw tha
attention of said hank to that portion of tha By-Laws
of this Corporation defining tha duties and authority
of tha PIKAKCIAL EXECUTIVE, and suhjaot to tha By-Laws
of this Corporation, tha vioa Praaidant and Pinanoial
Exeoutiva is authorized to aot for this Corporation in
all matters and transactions .relating to any of its
husinaaa with said Maohanios and Matals national Bank
of Hew York, H. Y. , and, subject to tha By-laws to
sf'faot' loans at any tima for this Corporation from said
Meohanios and Metals Hatlonal Bank of Hew York, H. Y. ,
and for suoh loans to make, ezeouta and deliver prom¬
issory notes; eaoh note to ha signed in .aooordanoe with
that portion of the By-Laws of this Corporation relat¬
ing to CHECKS AHD HOIES.-^
RESOLVED, that tha Vioa President and Pinanoial
Exaoutive of this Corporation he and he hereby is author¬
ized to furnish tha Oommaroial Trust Company of Phila¬
delphia, Pa. with a oartlfied copy of tha By-laws of
this Corporation.
RESOLVED, that tlia Vioa President and Pinanoial
Bhcaoutiva be and ha herohy is authorised to furnish tha
Oommaroial Trust Company of Philadelphia, Pa. with a
oartifiad list of the alaotiva offioars of this Corpor-
RESOLVED, that in aooordanoe with that portion of
tha By-Laws of this Corporation relating to jIMAHCIAL
EXECUTIVE, tha Vioa Praaidant and Pinanoial Exaoutive
he and he harahy is authorized to
with the Commaroial Trust Company of Philadelphia, Pa.,
to he known as Philadelphia Salas Offl^ Aooount, for
aL in the rmma of this Corporation, ^f^o deposit ^
with said bank in said aooount, from tima^to time, ^
and all ohaoks, drafts, money, and other itams of any
kind. .
resolved, that the Vioa President
Exaoutive ha and ha hereby is
uMially to the attention of said hank, that portion
Bw laws of this Coiporation relating to tha
proper 0“ AHD H0IE3, and be it further
resolved, that the Vice President
bf said''hanrtf tl*^ aaOorparagraph of that
otter instruraanta of avary kind daposited by or on ba-
half of this Ooiporation with said bank for oradit, or
for oollaotion, or otharwisa, and ba it furthar
iffldOLVSD, that tha Vice Prasidant and Pinanoial
Exaoutire ba and ha haraby is instruotad to draw tha a
attention of said bank to that portion of the Ky-lawa
of this Corporation dafiniig tha duties and authority
of tha PIliAMCiAL EXECUTIVE , . and aubjaot to tha Sy-lAW
of this Corporation, tha Vioa President and Financial
Executive is authorized to act for this Corporation in
all natters and transactions relating to any of its
bttsinass with said Conmaroial Trust Company of Phila¬
delphia, Pa., and, subject to tha By-laws to effect
loans at any time for this. Corporation from said Oom-
maroial Trust Company of Philadelphia, Pa. and for
such loans to make, exacute usd dalivar promissory
notes; each note to be signed in aocordancs with that
portion of tha By-laws of this Corporation relating to
OBEOXS ANB DOTES. p'
a opened with tha Commaroial T
in oonnactlou with the account
; Company of Philadelphia, Pa.,
HDUld be naoassary to authorize Mr. Joseph P. Crowley, Cashier, to
and Mr. J. Hansell Franch, District Hanagar, to countersign checks
n tha funds of the Corporation in said a
y Mr. Shelmardine, saoondad by Mr. Crane
HESOLVED, that tha Commaroial Trust Company of
Philadelphia, Pa., is haraby authorized to maka pay¬
ment of tha funds of this Corporation carried in its
account, known as Philadelphia. Sales Of fioa Account,
upon tha ohaoks of The Edison Portland Cemant Com¬
paq, whan aignad by Mr. Joseph P. Crowley, as Cashier,
and oountorsignad by Mr. J. Hansell French, as District
authority to raspectivdly sign and oounter-
3l,,n such ohaoks is hereby grunted to Messrs. Joseph
P. Crowlay and J. Hanaall French. v
!| Mr. Harry F'. Millar, vice president and Financial
Exacutlva, stated that from time to time durli^ tha calendar year 1920
he had reimbursed tha Pra
t for expanses aggregating $1,000.00, and
3 approval of tha Board of his
jby un^lmCua afflrmatlva v
, tha following rasclutior
RESOLVED, that tha action of the Vice President
and Financial Executive in reimbursing the President
in sums aggregating Ona. Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00)
for expanses during tha calendar year 1920, be and
the same hereby is approved and ratified.
terast on the First Mortgage
16% Bonds would be due October 1st, 1921, and t
of tha Board before making tha naoassary dlsbu
samants, which will aggra-
On motion by Mr. Raid, saoondad by Mr. Orana, and by
I unanimous affirmative vote, the following resolution was adopted;
HESOLVED, that the proper officers of this Cor-
poratlon be and they hereby are authorized a^ diraotad
to nurohasa the interest coupons from the First Lort-
gaga oji Bonds of this corporation, which become^ due and
Jyable October 1st, 1921, the amo»t of ’
Sent being Forty Five Thousand Dollars ($46,000.00).
Upon inquiry from Hr. Shelmardine, 'Mr. Hiller stated
that there ;vara still $26,000.00 worth of bond interest coupons unpaid.
Corporatii
in touoh with
aavaral'
jibondholdors ivorking to\vard the surrender of these coupons , under the
!j
Ijt'enns of the Bondholders Agraamant approved in the plan of finanoial
|iroorganizatlon.
I| Speaking of currant operations, Mr. Mamher't stated that
liat a previous naating ha had mentioned 6,000 barrels per day as being
s
ilthe ordinary oapaoity of the Mill, and for the past thirty days it had
i'produoad at that rata. He mentioned, however, that we had run as hi^
I as 6860 barrels per day through the kilns, which arc the heart of the '
lluill.
Us further stated that there were minor readjustments to
jibs mods in our new installations, which were being worked out, and In
jithis connection mentioned the replacement of the small fans in our ij&ste
IjHaat Boilers by larger fans, which would give us a greater draught in
jthe kilns and a more complete utilization of waste heat in our boilers,
jilha eapense of this work, wnich will be approximately $40,000.00, will
||ba borne by Babcock 6, Wilcox, who made the installations, under the
I terms of our oontraot with then.
!
I Photographs of the turbine, switch board, converters and
j transformers, ware exhibited, showing the completenass of the installa¬
tion. Photographs Of the road rvork being done on the washington-
Phillipsburg road, on which our cement is beirg used, were also exhibited.
In answer to a queation by Mr. Sholmerdine regarding the
Quality of our cement . Mr. Manbert said that approximately 50j5 of our
I shipment 3 ware for uaa nr =
I abate roads, and from tested and sealed bins,
jam that tha gooh quality of tho oomunt t&o oatabllahed by tha atata'
b«ou. .u...... „ ..o abl......
j»r. ytna,
arise through improper use of tha oamant, or frop other reasons beyond
our control.
Mr. Mambart stated that our paroantaga of tha business
in tha Lehigh and Iktdaon distriots was 5.4 in eomparison with tha average
of 5.3 for tha past three years.
Speaking of marketing and prloaa, Mr. Mambert brought
out an instance of tha peculiarities and vagariss of the business we
are in, mentioning tha recant price decline of 25^ per barrel. In spite
of the fact that the shipments for the month of August ware 18^ greater
than the shipments of the past flvs-ysar-avaraga for August, the depleted
condition of available cement stock and the contlnusd grant demand for
cement, a out of 26^ per barrel in tha price had been made by tha Atlas
Mr. Mambert pointed out that the recent price decline
of 25ii par barrel, which follows two previous dsolinas of 20ii and SOji
per barrel on December 2, 1920 and January 26, 1921 raspaotlvaly, within
tha past nine months, was not naoassltatod by any corresponding declines
in tha prices of labor, coal, frslght and other elements of ths oost of
cement. Fortunately for us, our plant improvements ware reaching a
stage of oompletion whan tha advantages and aoonomias resulting there¬
from ware enabling us, in a large measure, to adjust ourselves to the
i lesser price without undue hardship, though ths sales price be not, in keep
jiie with manufacturing and marketiig costs.
In this oonnaotion. Hr. Mambert sxhibited a graphic
chart of tho deficit of tha Corporation -
IL
3 in tha defioit from the time of our organ-
> in tha dofioit aooount rasult-
ing from oparation during tha plant
aaaruiie from our improvamanta in enabling us to aarn the intaraat
ohargas on our dafioit aooount and pre»anting its further inoreasa,
notwithstanding tha two prioa deolines of SOji par barrel and 30ji per
barrel on Daoanber 2, 1920 and Januaiy 26, 1921, rospaotivaly.
Mr. Hambert stated that notwlthstaiding tha latest un¬
favorable oompatitiva dsvalopmant, aside from a nominal inoreasa in
iafioit that might aoorua between September 16, whan tha third prioa
iaolina of 25^ par barrel ooourred. and tha tlmn - v..
I enabled to saoura tha full benefits of our plant in^rovomants, 1
hoped to forestall Inoreasa in dafioit during unfavorable busine
periods and to daoreasa it during favorable periods.
inhere being no further business, the meeting adjourned
0? A 3PIX31AL MBETIKO OF THE BOARD OF DIH30T0H3 OF
THE ED130K PORTLAND OEMSKT OCffiPAKr.
Held Friday, February 3, 1933, at 11:00 o'olook a.m.,
at the prinoipal omoe oT the Gorporafion, West Orange, K. J,
Preaent: Thonaa A. Siiaan, Chairman;
Charles Edison,
Stephen B. Lambert,
Harry P. Millar,
Vhi. H. Headoworoft,
Tliaron 1, Orana,
nta. H. Sbelroardlne,
Dillard P. Raid, Dlraotora;
J« W. Robinson, . Saoretary pro tarn.
The Ohalroan stated that this spsolal maatlng of tha
loard of Dlraotora of Tha Edison Portland Camant Oompany was sailed
'or the purpose of taking appropriate aotlon on the death of a member
f the Board, Mr. Thomas M. Thompson, \^ioh ooourrad on February Ist,
933.
On motion regularly made, saaondsd, and by u
)ta, tha following praambles and resolutions w
WHSIEAS, it has pleased Almighty God in His
divine providanoe to remove from us, by death,
our beloved fallow-diraotor, Thomas M. Thompson,
who, by his zeal and energy, his strist devotion
to the interests of tha Company, and by his noble
ezampls endeared himself to all with whom ha oeune
in oontaot, and
RESOLVED, that
iqpy of these rasolutioi
i lanuTsa OP a usermct op the board op direotohs op
! the EDI30H PORTLABD OEIUSHT COIiPAinr.
Raid Monday, April 10, 1922, at lOsSO o'olook a.m. , at
the prinoipal offioa of tha Corporation, Past Oranga, H. J.
j Praaant: Thomas A. Edison,
I Oharlas Edison,
Staphan B. Uaabart, Chairman pro tom;
Hariy P. Millor,
IBi, H, Moadoworoft, Diraotors;
j. W. Robinson, Seoratary pro tarn;
17, D. Oloos, Vioa Pras. & Ganaral Manager;
Barnard. Stauar, Vioa Pras. & Works Banagar.
At Mr. Edison's suggestion, Ur. Stephan B. Mambart was ^
appointed Chairman pro tam, and called tha. meeting to order. M
On motion by Ur. Miller, aaoondad by Ur. Uaadoworoft,
(Jr. J. W. Robinson was appointed Seoratary pro tern.
The minutaa of tha raaatlngs hold Saptambar 27 , 1921 and
Pabruary 3, 1922, vs re read,
by Mr. Miller, and by unanimc
motion by Ur. Charles Edison, sooondad
rraativa vote , wara approved and aooaptad
Mr. Mambart announced that he had aooaptad tha resignation
f Mr. Paul J. Buttles
asistant Saoratary; and r
A. Sinolair ba alaotad in Hr. Buttles’ stead.
on motion by Mr. Oharlos Edison, sjoondad by Ur. Millar,
and by unanimous affirmative vote. Ur. P. A. Sinolair ^vas alaotad Assist-
ant saoratary to fill the vacancy oausad by the resignation of Hr. Buttle
I ■ Ur. stauar roquasted ratification of tha action of tha
iioanoral Purchasing Agent in placing an order with Bethlehem Poundry &
$13,700.00. .
■ ■ . . . - . - .
n by Mr. Miller, seoondaa by Mr. Oharlaa Edisc
RE30Ij7HD, that the aation of Mr. William JJykaman, Qanaral
Purohasing Agant, in axeauting on baltalf of Iha Eliaon Portland
■ Offinant Company, a oortain ordar, #76843, with tha Bathlaham
Pour.dry i Kaahina Company, Bathlaham, Pa. , dated Baoambar 7,
19a, a copy of 'Aioh has baan numbarad and filed with the
daoratary of this Corporation as Authorisation Ho, 0-84, and
providing for ths purohasa of:
Priaa and Point of Oalivary: $13,700.00 f.o.b. Bathlaham, P
a and horaby is approved and ratified.
raquastad that tha Canaral Purchasing Agent be
ftain contraat with Tha Jaite Company covering
from March IBth to Daoamber Sl'st, 1933.
Vice President and 7/orks ISaxtager.
Vice President and Oaneral
On motion by Mr. Maadoworoft, seconded by Ur, Miller, ai
-OUS affirmative vote, the following resolution was adopted: ^
Agent fla^I^’hfhLIbv flykeman, Senaral' Purchasing
Of The Edison LrUan^o™ to execute on behalf
v/ith Iha Jaite OoLnJ Jaul ® oontract
a oopy Of which 17 7’ ’ '^^ted larch 16, 1933,
hloh has bean numbered and filed with tha 3acrb-
Ur. Klllar raijuastad authority of tho Board t
13 naaiB of tha Corporation, with the Broad Straa
On motion by Ur. Oharlaa Sdison, aaooniad by Ur. Maadovwroft, |
nanimoua affirmativa vota, tha followizig resolutions ware adoptadt ;
REUOLVSD, that tha Visa Brasidant and hUnanoial
Bicaoutira of this Coiporation ba and ha haraby la author¬
ized to furnish tha Broad Straat Trust Company of Fhlla- J
dalphla, Fa. with a oartifiad oopy of tha By-Laws of this <
Corporation.
RBBOLVSD, that tha 7iae Frasidant and Flnanoial . >
Exasutiro ba and ha haraby Is authorlzad to furnish tha !'
Broad Btraat Trust Company of Fhlladalphia, Fa. with a ;
oartifiad list of tho alaotiva offioara of this Corpora- ' j
H330LVED, that in aaoordanoa with that portion of tha
By-Laws of this Corporation ralating to FIKAEOIAL BXE0UTI7B,
tha 7ioa Frasidant and Flnanaial Exaoutiva bo and ha haraby
is authorlzad to open a bank aooount with tha Broad Straat
Irast Company of Philadelphia, pa., for and in tha name of
this Corporation, and to daposlt with said bank in said
aooount, from tima to tlma, any ani all ohaoka, drafts,
money, and other items of any kind.
president and Pinanoial,
hereby is instruotad to draw espaoially
nf that portion of tha ;By-Lawa
Frasidant and Pinanoial
tion of ..iii'i haraby is instruotad to draw tha attan-
of tho Bv second paragraph of that portion
ralatln/fn Qorporation ralating to THSkSUiffiR,
uno^a^ and of this Corporation
Ss ^ IT. drafts, notes and other instru-
noran ^ deposited by or on behalf of this Cor-
, or for oollaotlon, or
3xaouUva^^°anrhB Prasidant and Pinanoial
tion Of said ba^ to^thaf^ instruotad to draw the attan-
.. “ ‘ ‘ portion of tha By-Laws of this
corporation defini^ the duties and authority of tha
PINAKOIAL EXSCUTIVc!, and subject to tha By-Laws of this
Corporation, tha Vioa Prasidant and Pinanoial Sxaoutlve
is authorlzad to aot for this Corporation in all matters
and transactions relating to any of its business with said
Broad Street Trust Cotnpany of Philadelphia, Pa., and, sub¬
ject to tha By-Laws to effaot loans at any time for this
Corporation from said Broad Street Trust Company of Phila¬
delphia, Pa, and for suoh loans to make, exeouts and de¬
liver promissory notos; each note to be signed in aooord-
anoa with that portion of tha By-Laws of this Corporation
relating to CHECKS AKC KOTEIS.i^
Ur. Stauer raquastod that the Cansral purohasing Agent b
srtain oontraot with tha ?i3aan-Hallar Company
raquiramonts of Conveyor, Transmission and
Elevator Baiting from April 10th to Daoambar 31, 1982.
Vioa Prasidant ani Works Uanagsr,
Vlas Prasidant and Cenaral lanagar.
On motion by Ur. Millar, seconded by Ur. M
by unanimous affirmative vota. tha following resolution w
HESOLVED, that Mr. William Rykaman, Ganara
Agant, baand ha haraby is authorized |to axacut
The Edison Portland Camant Company, a oartain o
Tha Kaoan-Hallar Company, 32 South Craan Straat
dated April 10, 1922, a oopy of whloh has baan
filed with tho Saofatary of this Corporation as
Eo. 0-86, and providing for tha purchase ofs
Quantity. A portion of our rs
astimatad not to oi
feat, April 10 to ]
raqulramants,
oxoaad 4,000
e Daoambar 31, 1922r
(This authorization is made conditional c
tha oontraot befora Kay 10, 1922).
Mr. Mainbert,.
shaving that
the oondltli
81
j of increased output which bid fair to exist during the oomlng twelve
raonths, these sWpe can be purchased without the expenditure of any more
nujney than we are now paying out indirectly In minimum loading penalties'
end increased Sunday and overtime work.
I Wherefore, Mr. Mambert recommended to the Board the pur¬
chase of seventy additional skips.
Precident .
On motion by Mr. Charles Edison, seconded by Mr. Miller,
and by unanimous affirmative vote, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVKD, that Ur. William Sykeman, General Purchasing
Agent, be and he hereby is authoriaed to execute on behalf of
The Edison Portland Cement Co.mpany, a certain order, #70414,
with H. J. Dougherty Company, £Bth 4- Washington Avenue,
Philadelphia, Penna., dated April 10, 1922, a copy of which
has been numbered and filed with the Secretary of this Cor¬
poration as Authorization No. 0-09, and providing for the
purchase of;
(luantltyi Seventy (70)
Material; Skips - as per our Drawing B-3060
Price and Point of Dell very: §360. 00 each, f.o.b. New Village, N.J.
Total Expenditure: Not to exceed $25,200,00.
(This authorization Is made conditional on the placing of the
order before May 10, 1922) .✓
There being no further
, the
41691 .] ’ .
On intlon by Mr. Orane, secondad by Mr. Raid, and by
affirmative vote, the reading of the minutes of the previous
r the stoohholders was dispensed with.
ij On motion by Hr. H. F. Hiller, seconded by Hr. Shelmerdi
|i L'ossrs; B. K, Berry and I. W. V.'aliter (neither of them being a candidate
I for the office of Director) wore appointed inspeotors of Election and
. MoHeal Bu^es, Messrs. ?harou I. Crane,,. Charles Edison, Thomas A. Ediso
!■ Stephen B. Hambert, \Vm. H. Ueado'.voroft, Harry F. .Hiller, '.Vlllard P, Held
I, V,m. H. Sholmerdlne and Henry Lanahan were nominated for Directors of th*
' Corporation to hold office for the ensuing year and until their suooesso
shall .have been elected and qualified. '
ion by Hr. Held, seconded by Hr. Crane, and by
nominees listed above and d
M. Aylesworth, and by i
!| minutes of tho Direotoi
• V. Miller, seconded by Mrs. Adelaide
fflrmatlve vote, the reading of the
■■■ ... .n.
I resolution was adopted:
on behalf o™thlB^ComoratiL°n and Officers
I of the Directors' me^i„p, forth in the Minutes
|l ®‘oo'*old0r3, be and previous meeting
I ratified and confirmed. hereby are approved,
I During the hour that it is required that the polls be kept
open, a general discussion was entered into regarding the oonduot of the
corporation's affairs during the past year and the plans for the future,
Mr. Mambert stating that as a result of the roconstruotlon of the Plant
at a cost of Tivo Million Dollare, made possible by the oo-operatlon of
tho Corporation's Bond and Stockholders and others in interest, the here-
I operating earnings of §
5300,000, Buffiolent to pay the interest charges on
mortgage bonds, which improvemont it is the present
lowing gentlemen received t
n writing showing that the .fol-
Thoron I, Crane
Charles Edison
Thomas A. Edison
Stephen B. Mambert
Vtm. H. Meadoworoft
Harry F. Miller
Willard P. Held
V/m. H. Shelmerdine
Henry lanahan
The President thereupon declared the above named gentl
duly elected Dlrsotora of the Ooiporation to hold office until the ne:
annual election and until their suooossors shall have been eleotad aat
I Minute Book, for the purpose of roferenoe, a copy of the follavlng
To The Stockholders of
THE EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY :
The annual meeting of the Stockholders of The Edison Portland
Company will be held on Friday, May 19, 1922, at 1.30 o’clock P. M., at
cioal office of the Corporation, Edison Laboratory, corner of Lakeside Av(
MIIIUTES OP THE AHHUAI MEETIRO OP THE BOARD OP DIE
THE EDISON POHTLAKD CST.ERT COMPANY/
Held Friday, Hay 19, 1922, at 4.00 o'clock p.m., c
Edison laboratory, Valley Road, Wes't Orarge, N. J.
Theron I. Crane,
Stephen B. Mambert,
Harry P. Miller,
Willard p. Reid,
Win. H. Shelmerdine, Direotorss
J. W. Robinson, Secretary pro tern.
In the absence of the Ohalrman, the meetins was called 1
• order and presided over by the President, Mr. Stephen B. Warabert.
y Mr. Miller, seconded by ?<Ir. Reid, and by
, Mr. J. W. Robinson was appointed Secretary
should bo elected to hold office until the next regular annual n
and until their successors are elected and qualified.
i The Secretary pro tem then read the list of c
I vlded for by the By-laws of the Corporation, as follows}
Chairman of the Board of Directors
President
Not less than two nor more than . five Vice Pre
Plnanoial Executive
General Manager
V/orks Manager
Treasurer
Secretary
i Assistant Financial Executive
Assistant Treasurer ‘ '
Two Assistant Sooretaries
Such other officers as may be determined
j upon by the Board of Directors
i On motion by Mr. Crane, seconded by Mr. Shelmerdine, and
i by unanimous affirmative vote, the following gentlemen were elected to
fill the offioea aot opposite their reapootive namesj
Chairman of the Board of Directors
71c e Chairman
President
Vice President and Financial Executive
Tice President and General Manager
Vice President and Works Manager
Vice President and Manager New England District
Vice President and Ma;nager New Ycrk District
Treasurer
Secretary j
Assistant Treasurer and Credit Manager
Assistant Secretary |
Assistant Secretary i
i
In addition to the above, the President, with the concurrence 1
of the Board, appointed the following! \
Wm. Dykeman - General Purchasing Agent j
P. 0, Willbrand - Export Idanager .
J. Hansell French - District Manager of the Philadelphia District '■
Thomas A, Edison
Charles Edison
Stephen B. Mambert
' Harry F. Miller
W. D. OlooB
Bernard Stouer
Albert C. Bruff
Raymond A. Wetslor
G. J. Sohults
■J. W. Robinson
J. C. La Hue
P. A. Sinclair
A.' Halllngs-worth-Hoses -
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
I
I Hoad and Approved »
slftr oheota drawn' against this aooount, and requested that 1
n made by !!r. Meadoworoft, seconded tiy Hr.
I lanahan, and by unanimous afUm
> the following resolutlo!
vr’"
sHHf trr* r
BB.. om.. »>• ■"« T»»
be anf
funds of thin payment of the
as the "New York^alea^nrii account Jmown
Of this Corpomiof
• as set forth In tbo'n, r **>0 proper officer,
countersigned by ^“oioos!^^
a 71oe President and Pinanolal
Executive, from time to time during the calendar year 19P1.
HIHriB3 0P A MEETIKO OP IHS BOARD OP DIRBOIOHS OP
ms BursoM poriuhd oeueht ocaiPAiiy.
Held Thursday, July 27, 1922, at lljOO o'olook a.m., at
ths prinoipal offioa of the Corporation, Ubat Oranga, Jf. J.
Thomas A. Edison,
Charlss Edison,
Staphan B. Eamhart,
Harry p. Uillar, ■
Vti. H. llaadomrpft.
Earn? hanahan,
J, W, Robinson,.
Chairman pro tarn;
I . At Ur. Edison's suggastion, Ur. Staphan B. Mambart vas
lappointad Ohaitman pro tarn, and oalled ths masting to ordar,
Ths minutes of tha masting held June 15, 19^2, vara read,
approved and aboaptsd.
Ur. Miller stated that on Saptambar 27, 1921 ths Board of
Dlraotors authorized Ur. Joseph P. Crowley, oashiar, to sign ohsoks
drawn on tha"Phlladelphia Sales Offioa Aooount" of this Corporation in
tha Oommaroial Trust Company of Philadelphia, Pa.
As Ur. Crowley has rasignad and Miss H. M. Klagg has been
appointed in his stead, it is nsoossary to revoke tha above mantlonad
resolution and authorize Miss Klagg to sign ohaoks on said aooount.
Tloe Prssidant and
Pinanoial Bxaoutlva.
On motion regularly made, saoondad, and by unanimous
affirmatova vote, ths following resolutions wars adoptsdt
BESODVES, that tha resolution adopted by ths Board
of Dlraotors of this Corporation on Saptambar 27, 1921,
(Ho. 0-83), authoplaing Jir. Jo soph P. Orowloy, Cashier,
to sign, and Ur. J. Baosall Pranoh, Diatriot Manager, to
oountersign, oheolcs drawn on the funds of this Corpora¬
tion hold in its "Philadelphia Salas Office Aooount" by
the Coimierolal I'rust Company of Philadelphia, Pa,, be
and the same hereby is rasoindad and revoked, and be it
farther
BESOiTOD, that the Oommeroial Trust Company of
Philadelphia, Pa. hereby is authorized to mke payment
of the funds of The Edison Portland Cement Oonmany
carried in its aooount, known as Philadelphia Salas
Office Aaoount, upon the ohaoks of said Corporation,
^en signed by Miss H. K. Klegg, as Cashie^ and ooint-
anf Btanoh, as District Managers
Bign and oountersign such
Mr. Hobinson stated that he had received a memorandum
rrom Elr. Miliiam Dykasan, General Purchasing Agent, relative to our
I oontraot wi th The KSoan-Hallar, Company, as follows,-
requirements of rubtor^sltinff^irf^°T’^ oovering.the
Daoomber 31, 1932 author, Cement Plant to
ified to the St^St mod-
bBlts are reduced 8^^
orderfpiaHfpiior f as^ralf Portions Of
placed on and after tLt date.’"
being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
HB30LV3D, that aubjeot to tha By-towa, tho Vloa
Pi'asidant and Pinanoial Exaoutiva bo and ho haraby is
authorizad to opan a bank acoount with tha Bank of
Amorioa, 40th Straat and liadlaon Avanuo, Eow York.K.Y. ,
for and in tha uama of this Corporation, to ba known
aa tha Eaw York 3alaa Offioa Aooount, and to dapoait
with said bank in aaid aooount, from tima to time, ajiy
and all ohaoks, drafts, monay and othar itama of any
kind; and tliat ha ba and haraby is authorizad to aot
for this Corporation in all matters and tranaaotiona
relating to any of its businass with said Bank of
Amarioa, 40th dtraat and Uadlson Avanua, Haw York.H^Y. ,
and subjoot to said By-Laws to effeot loans at any
tima for this Corporation from said bank and for suoh
loans to inaka, axaouta and dalivor promissory notes;
aaoh suah nota to ba signed in aooordanoe with that
portion of tha By-Laws ralating to OHaiitS AEB •
s opanod with tha Bank of Amarioa, 40th Street
i,and Madison Avanua, Haw York, H. Y. ,
Oii motion rogularly n
Ganaral ISn^ar^^ba and ha harah°°i’ Trasidant and
sign ohaoks of Tha Edison PortlaM^Lr*t°^^’‘®‘^
draivn against tha aooount of Company, whan
Bank Of Amarioa, 40th StLaf f with the : ,
K. Y. , known as thr«liaw Avenue , Haw York,
Bo it further ' Office Aooount'*, and
Mudia^^Sa,''j‘j3‘ York^Tr’ ^orioa, 40th Sitraat i
authorized to make horohy io
ation, of this Corpoiv
Baloa•orfiocl,'“,“^“““°“"^, '“own as the '.Hew 5oT
tion, vhan aignad bv ohaoks of this Ooipora-
in tho By-llwfo? Jhi n °«ioar; as sat fortt
By Ur. w. D. cioos.,/ Corporation, and oountoraignad
On motion ra^ularly mada, aaoondsdi and by unonlmoua
dESOliVSa, that tha notion of l!r, dtaphan B. llaabart,
Braaldant, in omaouting on bahalf of this Corporation a
oartain laaaa with 'ilUrran County Whrahousa OompanyiU oopy
of Wiiioli has baan ninnbarad and filad with the Booratary'
of this Corporation as Authorisation Ho.0-96, wharaby Tha
Edison Portland Oonant Company laasoa the pramisas known
as dforohousas Eos. 1, 2 and 3, situated at Kav/ Villaga,
It. J., to V/arron Jounty Vferohousa Company for tha tana of
ona yoar from Baoarabar 31. 1921 at an annual rental of Six
Thousand Boldars (^6,000.00) be and hereby is approved
and ratified.
HEdOIiVEfl, that tha notion of Jfr. Stophan B. Mambort,
Praaidant, in axaauting on bohalf of this Corporation,
a oartain agrasmant with Warren County Warehouse Company,
i copy of whioh has baan numbarad and filad with tha
Jsoratary of this Corporation as Authorisation Eo. 0-97,
Oounty Warahousa Company agroas to stora
raaalpts tharafor to The Edison Portland Oamant Company,
at a storaga oharga of ihraa Hills (.003) por barral of
ratifiod'^ ° >‘.onth, ba and Laraby is approved and
ling. no furtha
adjournal ,
MIIIUTE3 OP. A MEEStINS OP THE BOARD 0? DIRECTORS Opr^
THE EDI30K PORTIiAKD CBMEET COMPAHT. '
.Held Monday, April 30, 1923, at 10:30 o'olook a.m., at
Itho principal office of tha Corporation, west Oranga, E, j.
Prasant; Charles Edison,
Stephan B. Itobart, Prasldant;
• ■ . . IBrry R,. Miller,
Wn. H. Uaadoworoft,
Haniiy lanaten, , Directors;
R. A. Sihdlaiit, Assistant iSacrataiy;
W. D. Cloos, Vica President and
I General Manager ;
P. B. Oaxpantar, Plant Manager;'
J,. T. tIoDarraott, Assistant to tha President.
Jha meeting was called to. order and presided over by
Mr. Stephan B. Uambert, Presidents
Tha minutes of tha maetlie held July 27, 1922, wars
raad, approved and, aooeptad.
I Mr. Cloos raquaatad ratification of the action of tha
General Purchasing Agant in executing a contract with The jaita Company
for our raqulramants of cement bags for tha yoar 1923, astlnatoi at 800,000
to 1,000,000 bags.-
I Vice Prosidant 'and
Ganeral Manager;
On motion regularly made, Moondad, and by unanimous
affirmative vote, the following resolution was adopted: . <<
RESOLVED, that tha action of Ur. William Dykeman, -
General Purchasing Agant, in exaouting on bahalf of The . <
Edison Portland Cement Con^any a certain contract with;: * ■
> -..Tha Jaita Company, Jaite, Ohio, dated Daoambar 1, 1922,.
I ., - a copy of which.has been numbared and-filad. with the f
Secretary of this Corporation as Authorization Eo. Q-99, ,
and providiig for tha purchase of: ■ . ; ■ ■
Qiantity:: ; .r Our raquiraraants for the -
•, t s.oalandar year 1923 - oat i- ■■
M. in oarload lots
Tillage , ir.. J.
Prioe and Point of Delivery:
Total Sxpenditui
tid hereby is ajprovaa and ratified.
letter, reoeivad from The jail
ling the oontraot
I OomjMy sinoe' the above oontraot
executed,
irdared spread upon
'•Daoamber 18, 1923,
"Edison Portland Oeoent Co,
Orange, n, j.
"Gantlsinan:
'Lniral^’ pleased to advise that after
t“1o«r ourselves Sinst
sriai and originally quoted
have aooordingly ohanged tha'^tiHja°n
w‘»S m,
exeouting the folic
oontraot
Run or 31aok Coal e *3.
"• ^•-Total S:qiondltu
Part of our
Transmissioj
aments (not exoaedli
-levator Belting, at
* year 1933.
Ing 4000 feet) of Conveyor,
t prices speoifiad: for the
tonagac.(
On motion regularly made,
followiig resolutions
that the action of Mr. Vailiam Dyteman,
ling Agent , in exeouting on behalf of The
i Oatnent Company a certain contract v;ith
!oai Mining Company, Cleveland, 0., dated
!2, a copy of which has been numbered and
gecretaty of this Corporation as Author-
.00, and providii^ for the purolase of:
Qiantity 1
■Material:
Slack Coal.
Point of Delivery: $2.75 par
Mines U, d
Not to exceed' $55,000,
Total Eiqienditui
and hereby is approved and ratified.
HBSOLVED, that the action of Ur. William Dykaman,
Qenaral Purchasing Agent, in executing on behalf of The
Edison Portland Cement Company a certain oontraot with
Murray Rubber Company, Trenton, N. J. , dated January 5,
1923, a copy of vdiich has been numbered and filed with
the Seoretaty of this Corporation as Authorisation Nol
0-101, and prbvidiig for the purchase of:
A portion of our rec
for 1923, ostimated
exceed 4000 feet.
Quantity:
Material:
Conveyor ,
Elevator
opacified in con-
).b. Haw Village.N.J.
ad hereby is approved and ratified.
MPe liSLTUihS
By the Corporation from Ootobar, 1921 to Daoambar 31,
Govamment against tha Corporatic
othars, based upon
alleged violations of the Eadaral Anti-Trust Ao^ts. The:
follows:
(a) Equity suit In Now jarsciy brouglit in tha UnitaJ
otatoa District Court, Diatriot of Now Jorsoy,
Ihis suit was disaoatinusd in Ootobar, 1921.
(b) Indiotcant of Karoh 1, 1921, in tha Disti'iot
Court of tha Unitad atatos for tha aoutham
District of Naw York.
(d) Indiotraant of August 8, 1921, This oasa was
trial bafora tha Hon. John 0. Knox, Judga and
a jury, April 4 to my 26, 1922, and rasultad
in a disagraamant of tha jury.
Tha Haw York aquity suit was haard bafora Judge Knox
rua ly last, upon tha raoord mada in tha abo»e mentioned trial.
ij The datailad statamant of tha disbursamonts and axpand-
^ ituras, amount!:^ to a total of Thirty-aight Thousand Sevan Hundred
i'orty-slx and ninaty-thraa ona-hundradths Dollars ($38,746.93), pra-
s desirable to obtain tha
^ pproval of the Board of Directors of tha disbursamants and a^^andituraa
' made as aforesaid.
lambart and duly sacondad by Mr. H. i?.
CorporS"?; IwuS °«i-rs Of tha
Sight Thousand SavM HuMro'^^s amounting to Thirty-
($38,746.93) in L^ectiortfr r"^^^”'^ ®3/l00 Dollars
- alleged -0-^
Sistrl:! Qo-^:rLe”Di:Licr:^’Ke: states '
(to) IHiiiotmant of hi
’ tha United
States District Court foi
Haw York;.
ioutharn District of
be and' tha sama haraby is ratified and approved.
Mr. Hamhart stated that at the tima tha plant improvamant
! program was up for approval by tha Board of Directors (masting of Jan¬
uary 14, 1920) and tha stookholders (maeting of f^bruary 4, 1920), he
was asked to astimata tha improvement in tha Compaiy's annual aarniigs
vdiioh might be ajgpaotad to result from the carrying out of tha plant
I improvement program as authorized, and at that tima estimated that this
improvamant of earnings conservatively would ba half a million dollars
That plant In^rovemants have inoraasad our earnings S650.000
a year for the past two years, as compared with times previous must not
blind us to the fact that our oon^etitors are continually making Improve-
mants, and we must continua to na.ka improvemants in oidar to ratain and,
Ifpossibla, incraasa our aarnlngs in a market which is fixed by conpatitlon.
With this in view, 1 am now starting on a naw plant improvamant program;
tha bansfits of which 1 hope will ba sufficiently great to add to our
earnings the daoraasa vliich may taka plaoa as a larger and larger par-
oantaga of our oonqjatitbrs make tha in^rovamants which wa have already
nada , tharaby lowaring tha market price, as competition has the affect
of passing any advantages, due to plant inq)rovamants , ovar to tha publio.
By using our ingenuity I balieva that we can keep ahaad
of tha game sufficiently to offset aty reduction in tha above improved
earnings and, of oourae, I am. alvays hopeful of 'building them up to a
i highar laval.
lantad and read
follow! 1
Copdanaad Earnlaes. Statomant .
1906-1915 1
Ton years J
of low oqal of
gr«tt 4 labor grg
6-1920 1921-1922
a yaars Two Years-
Igh ooal aftar> Plant
& Labor Improvamant
(Scpondituras for
jail matsrlals, labor,
iiaxpansas of mill,
iisallirg.gonsral, .
Ubsal i a33ooiatlon-1.01l .ooo.
» dross margin avail-
ilabla for Intarast &
jPlant IraproTament- $ 14,000,
p Operating margin
I available for in-
ijterast—
Jmant of
-§22^022. _ 300,000.
)IiiQ)rova-
)mant of
371,000. $ 276.000. $646,000)^^“*'
!| (Pirst Mortgaga Bonds $ 90.000.
llEarnod Interest Paid-lflito Kotaa 130,000.
|i (Vanlors ^•°°°-
! i““‘- - . pSSt
53ignation of nr. a. HaUi,^3;„
rotary , a ffaotiva October 20, 1922* a
1. Kr. Mambart's aotion in so doi:^ „
Coi^oration in the Com-
On motion regularly mads, saoondad, and by unanimous
rmativa vota, the following resolutions ware adoptad;
RESOLVED, that tba resolution adoptad by the Board
of Diraotors of this Oorporation on July 27, 1923, (#0-92)',
authorizlzg Miss H. M. Klsgg, Oashlor, to sign, and Mr.
J. Hansall Frenoh, District Manager , to oountsrsign, ohaoks
drawn on the funds of this Oorporation held in its '<Fhila-
dalphia Salas Offioa Aooount" by the Oommaroial Trust Com¬
pany of Philadelphia, Pa., be and the same haraby Is ra-
aoindad and revoked, and be It further
RESOLVED, that the Oommaroial 'I'rust Company of Phila¬
delphia, pa. haraby Is authorlzod to maka paymant of the
funds of The Edison Portland Camant Company oarrlad In
Its aooount, known as"Phlladalphia Sales Offioa Aooount",
upon the ohaoks of said Oorporation, whan signad by Miss *1,
Uary A. Loughary, as Cashiar, and oouutarslguad by Mr. J.
Hansall Frenoh, as Distriot Manager; and authority to
I On motion ragularly made , , saoondad, and by unanimous
ilaffirmativa »ota,, tha following resolution was adoptadj
RS30LVEI), that tha Board of Directors of this cor¬
poration doas ha’raby approra tha mambarships hold on
behalf of this Corporation in oartain organizations, as
follows;-
Daal Golf Club, R.A.Watzlar 3/31/34
i| H. Y. Credit Han's Assooiation, J.O.laHua 4/1/34
ij (lavvlOontraotors Assn, of Phila. J. H. ffeamb is/si/ss
Boston Obambar of Comuaraa, A. C. Bruff
:! Building Iradas JSnployaas Assn., Company l/l/24
i Hasaaohusatts Highway Assn. , A. 0. Bruff 3/1/34
i| Traffic club of Haw York, G.i.Farris 11/30/33
J Amarioan Booiaty for Tasting Htl3{-3.B.«ambart 12/31/33
(W.D.Cloos
. (Rrank L. Bass
Club of Haw York, a D. Cloos 13/31/33
Mr. Millar statad that t
nthe First Mortgage
I 6^ Bonds, aggragating 54D,000., baaama due and .was paid on Octobei
jl933, and $45,000. bacata due and .^s paid on April 1, 1923, and t
jested ratification of his action in making these disbursements.
iva vota, tha following resolution was adopted:
Yloa Resident alS*" ■.’inan^ri°p
o" Mrc:^o:s!
L“L“lLbureaL®nU^bai21,LaFTh^ .^a^otai'of
Kr. Hsmbart. o>c Fresidant, mtated that a
agraaaiant
negotiation with ®a Haw Jersey po^r t u^t Company an
been entered into between that company and this oorporation under date
of July 31, 1932, whereby jha Haw Jersey Power A Ugtt Company was
granted tha ri^t and privilege of building, oonstructii^, maintainl:^
and operating overhead alactrio transmission Unas across the lands of
jthis corporation situated in tha Townships of Greenwich and Franklin,
Wrren county. Haw Jersey, in tha approximate location indicated on tha
map or plan accompanying the agreement. Tha consideration raid bv The
accjorapanying tfte agreement. The oonaideration paid by The
Haw Jersey Power & light Co. was the sum of $5,000. The President sub¬
mitted an executed copy of tha agreemenf, which was read, and ra<neatad
ratification by tha Board. The President stated that he considered it
to be very advantageous to this oorporation to have this poTOr line in
tha vicinity of the mill as a possible source of electrical power; that
during tha negotiations various bases of supplying alsotrioal energy to
this oorporation were dlsoussad without reaohii® any definite agreamont.
The President submitted and caused to be read a latter from The New
ifor interohangiiig excess generatir^g capacity v
t 12, 1922. The Secretary
Edison Portland Cement Company,
Orange, H. J.
Attention Mr. S.B.lSimbart , President.
Dear Mr. Member t:
In connection with our several oonforanoes about tha
use of our power at your plant at Haw village, 1 bag to advise
that if your Company cares to undertake tha expanse of providing
tha necessary apparatus and equipment for raaklig connection to
the transmission lire which this Company is about to construct
across your property near Haw village. Haw Jersey, on a certain
right-of-way granted by you under data of July 25, 1922, this
Company will be willing to interchange excess gareratiig capacity
with you xdian and if such capacity is available at tha time ivhan
its use is requested by either party.
indarstood th£
)r party assumes the
slightaat oUlgation no furniah or taka aarv^oo, the arranga-,
raant baing anti raly ana oi mutual oonvaniano a and raadinasa to sarvi
or taka.
If, howavar, at any tima tha ooinoidant oiroumstanoaa
of raadinaaa to aarva and taka should ooour, it ia uniaratood
that tha sala of anargy by this Company to yours or by your Com¬
pany- to this ora, shall ba at tha followiig rata, to wit;
Avaraga oost of produo tion per K.W.H. of nat
a.tation output for tha oalandar month during which
current is takan, plus 15^ to cover transformation
and transportation loasas, plus flva mills (.005)
par K.'H.li.
It la uniaratood that production cost is to inoluda all
powar house oosts, suoh as fuel, power house
maintananoe, axoapt that in avant of any extraordinary/a^ansa
having baan inourrad during any month in which ourrantia fur-
nishad from ona party to tha other, only one twelfth (l/lSth) of
suoh extraordinary maintai^noa expense shall be ohargaabla to
that month.
In tha oasa of this Con^ny, produotlon oost of tha
so-callad Cook Street Station of tha Fannaylvauia BUlaon' Company
located at Saston, Fa. will ha used as a basis for bllllrg to
your Company ani it is further understood that in no avant will
this Company furnish anargy at any rata in axoess of 3500 K.7.A.
In all oases bills for sarvioa which nay ba randarad,
ara to ba randarad tha first part of tha calendar month next
suooaading that in which sarvioa was supplied and suoh bills
shall be duo and payable on Ilia 15th day of that month.
® bag to spaolfloally oall your attention to our
uudarstandliig that this latter in no aanaa oonstitutas a oon-
traot -idiioh oarrias with it tho slightest obligation on tha
part of althar of us to furnish or taka sarvioa, but instead ia
maraly an axprassion of a mutual dasira to oo-oparata in tha
Intarohanga of alaotrio anargy if and whan oondltions maka
suoh intarohanga dasirabla.
We will ba plaasad to hava your aoknowladgamant of
this letter oonfinning our uni ar standing of its intent.
Yours vary truly,
THE KEW JERSEY POWER & LIOHT COMPANY
(signad) Inoian H. Tyng, Vioa Prasidant."
'•August 12, 1922.
iMoien H. Tyne. Tioa Pres.
aa-Now Jarsay power i U^t ob. .
SO Pine St., Naw York, K.Y.
Attantion of lit
Santlaman;
of July 25th satting forth a possihla future basis for tha
intarohanga of axoass alaotrioal energy batwaan pur powar plants
In this latter you refer to a oar tain right-of-way granted by us
to you undar data of July 25, 1922. - As a matter of fact, tha
axaoutad right-of-way agreanont bears data of July 31, 1922.
Yours very truly,
(signad) Stephan B. l^mhart,
Prasidant."
On motion regularly mada, seconded and by unanimous
affirmative vota, the following rasolutlon was adopted;
RESOL'/EC, that tha aotlon of tha Prasidant and
'Saoratary in axaouting on bbhalf of this Corporation
a oartaln agraemant, dated July 31, 1922, batwaan this
CoiTporation and The How Jarsay Powar & Li^t Company,-
whereby Tha Naw Jarsay Powar & light. Company was granted
• tha privilege of oonstruoting, maintaining ani operat¬
ing ovarbaad alaotrio transmission lines across tha
lands ■•of The Edison Portland Camant Company, situated
In the Townships of Craanwioh and Franklin, -County of
Warran and State of Haw Jersey, in tha approximate
location shown and indioatad on tha map or plan attached
to said agraamant , ba and. tha same is hereby rqjprovad
i and ratifiod, an axaoutad oopyOf this agraamant having
Ij baan submitted to this maatiig of tha Board of Dirootors
j and markad "Dir-aotors Authorization No. C-107.
Mr. ISambart stated that our coal plant, which savantaan
yaars ago was the bast that anginaaring skill and moisy oould then pro
Vida, should ba raplaoad with a plant which will arabraoa tha Improva-
mants which hava bean davelopad during tha last savantaan yaars.
IjUnduraantally, tho method of drying ooal by utiliziis tl
exhaust steam of a raoiprooating angina, which ms tha vary bast prao-
tioa at the tima it was introduoad at our plant, is no longer tha most
aoonomioal praotioa, beoausa tha davalopmant of huge central turbo-
genarators using a vary small number of pounds of steam par horsa powar
developed has mada the operation of an outlying raoiprooating ongina
leoonomic
Than, too, with tha advance In the oost of ooal, both at
tho mines and in transportation to point of use, which has '
Jr tho intervonir^ years, tha importance of inoraasad fine-
s in ooal grindiig in order 'to
ught about tha devalopraent of m
efficient ooal grinding equipment.
iaotion of a fan as rapidly as they e
a created, thereby inoraasiiB tha
mass, reducing horse power par t
Also tha tandanoy is to larger units, a modern plant using
ona 46" mill to do the sama -work which in times past used to be dona by
a 36" mill, tharaby reducing operating labor and repair charges.
1 submitted the "following, latter from
. B. carpenter in regard to o
tv results of our ooal plant investigation, as set
forth herein, represent tha oo-oparativa work of Mr. Sohnewolf.
our ooal plant foreman, Mr. Shipman, our kiln room foreman,
-r. Altomus, assistant superintendent. Hr. Willavar, our chief
electric an, Mr. Brisall, our chief ai^ineer and Hr. Bitter!
the mdar f • working directly with yourself, and
auB,. Present and past conditions, as raflaotad by operations
a million iuoraasad our production from tha neighborhood of
IrLos n f million barrels, may be sum-
duotlon quality, volume ani economy of pro-
3u°fioia^r r f seriously mamoad by the iL
sutnciency of dryness, fineness and qualtlty of ou^ po-.vdered oca
iabor,Co3t3 (2 dryer-
(3 $.37 a
I Hapairs, (labor anl Hat
Br.,2 Killara,
invayor tenders,
3. each -
l/60th of
.083"
Ivarizins, par ton, costs 23 HP hre. ft 3/4ii - $ ,165 t
(3 Millars @ 50^ par hr., acting as Porenan,
losts (3 Dryer tenders ® 37(i par hr., above based
(on 13 hrs. work
(1 general rapaiman, oiler and olaan-up man
(@ 35jf par hr., 10 hrs.- - - ,081 "
, (Labor and mtarial) _ _ _ _ ,055 ,(
Totaling $ .39 "
, Oompatitiva plants, drying and pulvariziie their ooal
with modern equipment, suoh as we are eonslderii^, obtain
a fineness of 96 to 97j2 on the 100 mesh, with tha rasult-
l^S ooal sonsumptlon in kilns of 86 to 90 lbs. per bbl.
Saving of ooal, from the kiln standpoint of 10 lbs.
per barrel - 3 lbs. of -Mrich must be burned under
. stokers raiuoing net saving over all to 7 lbs. par bbl.
During tha past year, since we have bean working at the
rate of 3 million barrels a year, instead of at tha rata
of a million and a half, or lass, we have lost 1,443
kiln hours time of operation on aooount, of laok of ooal,
equivalent to 36,000 barrels, representing a loss of
income which can be conservatively stated at 50^ par
barrel , that is
Tha savins of a moiaru ooal plant in comparison with our present
plant, on tha basis of tho past years produotiou, can be- sum¬
marized from the above, as follows;
Economy of coal plant oparat ion(per ton ) .76 $338. $80,000.
Economy of Kiln operation (par barrel )7# 105. 37,000.
loss of production (1,443 Kiln hrs. ) 60. 16.000.
submit herewith complata proposal from tho fUllar-Lahlgh
lOsa ooal plants are almost standard praotloa throughout
industry. Indicating that we can, in ninety days tin
hava a oomplataly raoaarn ooal pl^nt, putting ua in a position'to
anjoy ooal of tha.samq finanass as anjoyad by our oorapatitorsi
mills, that is 95 to 97;? on tha 100 mash, in suffioient quantity
to anabla us, as far as ooai is oonoarnad, to manufaotura 7,000 bar-
rals a day, at an outside figura,. if avary thing wars to ba purohasaa
naw, at 578,000.00. In viaw of tha faot that wa will utlliza, for
this installation, all other aquipmant about tha plant as wa oan
mka available for this pui^osa, I astimata that tha gross ajqiendi-
tura will not axoaad half of tha abova indioatad saving. In other
THIS 3AVIHO V/ILh PAY FOR ITSELF WITHIN SIX MONTHS
FROM THE DATE OF INSTALLATION, ON THE BASIS OF
6,000 barrels, and
WE HOPE WITH PSOPia COAL SUPPLY TO GAIN THE ADDI¬
TIONAL ADVAKTAGE OF INCREASED PRODUCTION UP TO,
lAYBE, AS HIGH AS 7,000 BARRELS.
Mr. Mambart than presantad and raad a copy of a certain
'lagraaiiant.betwaen this Corporation and the Fuller Lahigh Company, dated
lurch 1, 1923, providiiy for tha purchase of powdarad ooal aquipmant at
ija total cost of Thlrty-Eisht Thousaid Hvo Hundrad Forty-Three Dollars
j! ($30,243.00) . Also a certain agraaiaant between this Corporation and ■
I the General Electric Company, datad larch 27, 1923, providing for the '
ji purchase of electric motors to ba used in connection with tha powdarad
: coal aquipmant, at a total cost of Nina Thousand' Sevan Hundred Dollars
j ($9,700.00).
Mr. Mambart requested the Boaurd to formally ratify his
action in executing said agreements, stating that ha, obtained tha in-
formal approval of Messrs. Thosas A. Edison, Oharlas Edison, Harry F.
-tiller, Henry Lanahan ami Tharon I. crane (constitutiiig a majority of tha
Board), on February 3, 1923, previous to trie oxacution of tha agraanants.
On motion rogJrlarly made, seoohded-and by unanimous
iva vote, tha followirg resolutions-. waraiadoptad:
RB30L7ED, tliat the action of lir. Stephan B. Mambart,
President, in executing on behalf of this Corporation,
a certain agraamant with the ftidlar-Lahigh Company, datad
Uarch 1, 1923, and providiig for tho purohaso of powdarad
coal equipment at a total cost of Thirty-Eight Thousani
Two Hundred Forty-three Dollars ($38,243.00) , all as mora
fully set forth in said agraamant, a copy of i*ioh has
been numbered and filed with tha Saorataiy of this cor¬
poration as Authorization No. 0-105, be and tha sane
hereby is approved and ratified.
RESOLVED, that tha action of Hr. Stephan B. Manhart,
Prasidant, in axacuting on bahalf of this Corporation,
a oartain agraamant with the General Slactrio Company,
datad March 27, 1923, and providiig for the purchase of
alactric motors, to b a used in oonnaction with the
powdarad ooal aquipmant, at a total cost of Nine Thousand
Sevan Hundrad Dollars ($9,700.00), all as mora fully sat
forth in said agraamant , a copy of which has been number¬
ed and filed with tha Sacratary of this Corporation as
Authorization No, C-110, be and tha same hereby is
approved and ratified.
Mr. I^nbart stated that during tha past year our
passed through Staam-Ganorating Boilers, which a
3 725° of heat raprasentad by tha differs
1200° tamperaturo of C
3 leaving tha Kilns and tha 475 (plua)° tem-
To transfer heat from waste Gases at 475° tamparaturs
to Steam of 200 lbs. pressure, itself of 388°, is about the limit of
economy- possible within our boilers - designed to withstand the rigors
of high pressure, super-heat and cement dust, on basis of 100,000 lbs.
Gas temperature by pasaisig thasa Gases, now being axhau
atmosphere, at 475° and tha boiler feed water through
mm
■ PR5S3URBr BCOKOtUZEaa -
334 B.H.P. 8 ie0,00 Year Fuel Cost = $35,930.00
Lsss: Iftlntananee Z% "but figured 9^
of 3125,000.00 2.930.00
Ill addition to this saving of ooal , rsprassnted by the
r of additional heat units to the boiler feed mater, as above,
reseive in our over all eoononiy the iniiraot benefit of hand-
irough our exhaust gas fans. Oases of 107° less ten^srature and,
intly, vary much lesser volume, v*ioh, together with the use of
in plass of turbins drive
a these induced draft fans, will
07/ar consumed in their operation as follov
1 discontinuing Surbinas.
Saving of Coal and Labor
will pay for
istment
llr. MoCarrac
iquosted ratifioatlon of tho
aotlon of
tha oanaral Purohasire ^ant in axaouting tha following oPiiars
I Tlppatt & ffoods 1 Building, as shown on Pullar Enginaariie
l| Go's Drawings 710S and 7093, at $10,920.00 araetad at our'
l| worifs, Eaw Villago, H. J.
|| On motion regularly mads, ssoondad, and by unanimous
i| affirmative vota, tha following rasolutions wars adopted!
HISOLVilD, that the action of Mr. William nykaman,
Oanaral purchasing Agant, in exaouting on bahalf of
Tha Siison Portland Camant Company, a certain order,
#82364, with Riohardaon-Garratt Bag Company, 51 Pacific
St., Jersey City, II. J., dated torch 14, 1923, a copy
of whioh has bean numbered and filed with the Secretary
of this Corporation as Authorization Ho. 0-103, and pro¬
viding for tha purchase of:
Quantity:
totorial;
1 carload (approx. 100,000).
Burlap Caiiant Bags, as specified.
Jrloa and Point of Delivery: $177.50 par 11. f.o.b. Haw
Village, H.J. ,
Total Expenditure: ^ , Eofe.to._,^’^s'^.a'i;,^7;760.00.
be and hereby -.is approved and ratified.
RESOLVED, that tha action of Mr. William Hrkaman,
Oanaral purohasing Agant, in executing on batolf of
compaiv, a certain order,
#82^6, with Tippett & iVbod, Phillipaburg, N. J., dat-
® has been numbered
and filed with tha Sacratary, of this Corporation as
tha pur-
Ona Building, as shown and noted on Puller Enginaar-
■ ing Company's Drawings 7106 and 7093, at a total
expanditura of $10,920.00, oraotad in place oomplata
at our works. Haw Village, H. J.
ba and hereby is approved and ratified.
I Mr. Mambert statad that all durinj tha first quarter of
I this year thara was quits a noticeable tandenoy for labor to slip away
from us, espaoially in tha month of torch, but ha' had held back from '
approving a waga increase until ha baoaraa very certain in his own mind
that sufficient advances ware taking place in other linas, so that if
wa advanced we ivould'ba in tha same relation to the market as heretofore -
By announcing an increase of 5(1 an hour effective April
1st, :va ware able to build up 'our force to comfortable proportions, ani
in so doing ware only tan days ahead of tha increase by the 3taal peopler
whioh appears to ba tha determinii^ factor in regard to :vage levels in.
the Lehigh Valley.
Our forward commitments taken durii:g tha Pall and Winter
ware all taken at a price based upon the above anticipated increase
as of April 1st, and a further increase of 5(1 during tha height of tha
season, vhich of course, wa -will not grant unless it is absolutely naoes-
sary so to do.
. Hr. ISunbart then stated' that tha rasult_of tha Company's
(operations for tha three months, January, February and toroli, 1923, is
reflected in tha following statement of earnings:
■r
unusually severe vaether whioh seriously hazidloappsd operation of our
quarries durini; the vrtntart
Additionally, by operatii^ instead of shutting down dur-
1
Forwarded -
5612 21164 1167
jlbaing a oanOidata for tha offioa of Diraotor) warO' appointad by the
llfraaidant aa Inspaotora of Slao tion and duly sworn.
On motion by Ki-. Raid, and saoondad by Hr. H. ?. Millar,
jEassrs. Iharon I. Orana, Charles Edison, Thomas A. Edison, Stephan B.
[Uambart, ii. Eaadoworoft, Hariy ?. Millar, Willard P. Held, laa. H. Shal-
■dina and Hanry lanahan irara nominated for Diraotors of the Corp oration
hold offioa for tha ansuing year and until their suooessors shall have
in alaoted and qualifiod.
Ko other nominations having bean inada, it vas movad by
IjEr. Raid and saoondad by Hr. Millar that tha nominations ba olosad.. The
ipoil was deolarad open by tha Prasidant at RiOO o'olookp.m,, and the
stookholdars praparad thair ballots and delivered them to tha inspaotora.
I On motion by Hr. Raid, saoondad by Ur. A. K. Pierman, and by
unanimous- affirmative vota, tha wading of tha minutas of tha Diraotors' ■
mootings hold sinoa tha previous maating of. tha stookholders, was dis-
ipansad with (the minuta book baing available for inspection by the stook-
hoHors, if dosirad), and on motion by Ur. piarman, saoondad by Ur. Lanahan,
tha follov/ing resolution vas adopted; , ,, =
on Diraotors and Officers
on boha^ of tins Corporation as sat forth, in the Hinutas
of f “ratings, held sinoa tha previous moating
of tha stoolcholdars, ba and tha sama hereby ara approved,
ratliiod and oonfirmad. . .
Duiin^ tha hour that tha polls waro kapt open, u'r.'Mambart
Idisoassai with tha stookholdars prasant tha financial oondition of tha
company. A copy of tha pralimina;y report of the -outside auditors of
pany, oova. inj tha past two years’ operation, was prasantad, show-
ng that in spit a. of tna many obstacles to aoonomioal operation of tha
Plant duri;^^ these two years, such as. coal strikes, oar shortage, ato; and
a material daolina- in -tha mill price of cement, the profits available,
after provision for all o^^^onaas-of m.anuf ao ture . distribution, and
5440,000 for -depreciation ofplant. but before de-duption for Interest on
borrowed money. a.mountad to 5536.377.00. Interest amounting to 5650.487
has been paid; ' , .
As to tha progress beii« mda and as a means of preparation
||for the coming depression in the building industry, Ur. uambert oalled '
ition to tha numerous improvements and economies that, were being
jaffeotai at tha plant. a modern ooal grinding plant is baing provided
Lhioh is a:q,aoted to result in a saviiy of 5135,000 a year, pressure aoon
pmisers ara being installed which will utilize tha waste heat gases, now
jbaing exhausted into tha a.tmosphare. Ha also oontanplataa tha installa¬
tion of Dust Oollaotors aid a Water Softener, which will rosult in further
pavings and ha has in mind other economies, such as a rearrangement of tha
omjjany'a railroad tracks at tha mill that might .result in tha elimination
f one or possibly two looombtivas from operation.
A oomparativa statement of earnings for tha period January
e May 1931, 1932 and 1933 (l.&y 1933 being estimated) '.ws presautad', as
|f0ll0W3i- -. • •
■ ‘Jan-Uay Jan-my Jan-uay
1923 1922 1921
[shipment -Barrels 570600 557603
VLES I 5. .'996,900.00 5960,388.84
377694
5695,423.16
Less Cash Discounts
Container Haaerve
Purohasai Gamont
65,760.33
3,044.18
662.47
Tatal - - 811,620.00 5 68,142.03 5 38,862.0
I CA3H RECEIVED f’HOU SALE3 $ '911,280.00 5 912,346.81 5656,661.09 ■
(forwarded)
COUHTY op ISSKP.
F. A. 3,11I0IAIR, 'beinB duly swora, deposes and says that he
is Assistant Secretary of SHE EDISOlf POHIMID CBIEHI OOlffAIty, a Corporation
Of the State of New Jersey; and that on the 1st day of Uay, 1983, he caused
a notice of the annual meeting of the stockholders of said Corporation, a
copy of which is annexed hereto, to he mailed in a sealed envelope, postage
prepaid/ addressed to each of the stockholders of record of said Corporation
ad upon the records of the
Corporation,
Subscribed and
before
lSilis©ii6F®pt|a§rt
Orange , N. J., U. S. A.
May 1, 1923.
To The Stockholders of
THE EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY:
The annual meeting of the Stockholders of The Edison Portland Cement
Company will be held on Friday, May 18, 1923, at 1 :30 o’clock P. M., at the prin¬
cipal office of the Corporation, Edison Laboratory, corner of Lakeside Avenue and
Valley Road, West Orange, New Jersey, for the purpose of electing a Board of
Directors and receiving and acting upon the reports of the officers and for the
transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
If you do not expect to be present at the meeting, please affix your signa¬
ture, duly witnessed, to the enclosed proxy and return it in the enclosed stamped
envelope.
Yours very truly,
j. W. ROBINSON,
Secretary.
129
HIHUIES OF THE AMHUAL MESTIKC OP THE BOABD OF DlIUCTORS OF
THE EDI30K POBILAED OFJjajT ' COMPAKY.
H8la Friday, l!ay 18, 1933, at 3:30 o'clock p.m., at tha
primipal office of tha Corporation, Edison Laboratory, oornar tokasida
Avonue and Vallay Hoad, Uast Oranjjo, K. J, ■ •
Prasant: Thomas A. Edison,
Etopban B. llambart,
'Ha, H. Maadowcroftf
Harry P, llllar,
r/illa. rd P. Raid,
Hanry Laaahan, Biraotors;
F. A. Sinclair, Assistant Sao ratary.
At tha ra^uast of lir. Edison, tha maatinjj v/as .callad to
ordar and prasidad ovar by tha Prasidant, Ur. Stophan B. IXunbart.
Tha Prasidant stated that officers of tha Corporation
should ba adaotad to hold offioa until tha next regular annual inaoting
and until thair suoaossors ara alaotad and qualified.
I Tha Assistant Saoratary than read tha list of offioars
provided for by the By-Laws of tha Corporation, as follows:
Chairman of tha Board of Directors
Prasidant
Hot less than two nor more than five Tica Prasidants
Financial Sxocutiva
Ganaral Manager
Works Kanagar
sao ratary
Assistant Financial Sxaoutiva
Assistant Treasurer
Ivro Assistant Saoratarias.
Such other offioars as may ba datarminad
upon by tha Board of Dirac tors.
On motion by Mr. Raid, ssoondod by Mr. Millar, and by
unanimous affirmativo vote, tha Assistant Saoratary vas instruotad to
oast one ballot alaotiig tha following gontloman to fill tho offices
130
jiaot opposite their reepeotiva names: -
Thomas A. Edison - Chairman of the Board of Directors .
Charles Edison - yloo Chairman
Stephen B. lUmbort - President
^Harry P. - Vice president and Pinanoial Executive
’’V. D. Woos - yice President andSanaral Manager
Albert C. Bruff - Vice President and L'anager Hew. England District
Hayaond A, V/etzler - Vico President and Hanager Hew York Distriot
5. J. Sshults - Treasurer
J. 7/. Robinson - Secretary
J. C. la Rue ' - Assistant Treasurer and Credit Uaruiger
P. A. dlnsluir Assistant Secretory
ji
i'
i
In addition to the above, the Pi'esident, with the oon-
a of the Board, appointed the followiugt-
O. 3. Williams, i
J. Hansell PrencI
J. T. HoDarmott
P. B. Carpenter
W. J. Ditmar
7ioa President in charge of Parohasos
iSanager Philadelphia District
Assistant to President
Kill Manager
Mill Superintendent ')
MIHDTE3 OP k UEEPIHG OP .THE BOARD OP DIRECTORS OP
THE EDISQH PORTLAND :aEMElIT COMPAHYi*^
oallod in and invited to taka part in the meeting. -•
' Ur. Sharles Ediaon stated ;that Ur. Uambert had heah Tioe
President and Financial Executive of a nutibar of Edison corporations; that
he had been asked by Ur. Thomas A. Ediaon on January 24th to resign as Vice
President and Financial Executive, and to confine his activities to the
Idiraotion of the Cement Company, Ur. Uambert, however, had declined to
Thereupon, on motion by Mr. Crane, seconded by Ur. Reid,
3 affirmative vote, the resignation of Ur. Stephen B. Usmb
Ur. Crane nominated Ur. Charles Ediaon as President, vberaupon
!|Ur. Edison vacated the Chair, and Ur. I
1 Lanahan was appointed Chaim
jlpro tem. Ur. Crane then renominated Ur. Charles Edison as President, which
|jwas seconded by Ur. Reid. Thera beiig no further nominations, the motion
was put to vote and unanimously carried.
I Ur. Charles Ediaon then took the Chair, as President.
i|
I The question of adopting revised By-laws was brought up by
the Secretary; hoTOver, inasmuch as Ur. Crane considered that all of the
proposed changes of the By-laws should have been recited in the notice
oallli® such meeting, and whereas the notice of this meeting bsA merely
stated that "the revision of the By-laws" would he considered., it was de¬
cided to postpone the matter until a later date.
The secretary presented and read a letter from Ur. Thomas
[a. Edison, as follows:-
“ the holder of 76 notes
liBt Of :rota8(oontlnu9d)
On motion by Mr. HaW, Baoondetl by Mr. CranSt and by
IS affiraiative vote, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED, that tha Board of Diraotors of She Edison
Ported Canant Company doas nsreby acoapt the offer' of ■
Mr. Ihomaa ^ Edison to surrender savanty-five (761 prom-
Corporation held by him totaliiK.
53.000,000.00, bearing intarast at al/paroLt (6^ and
5119.343.46 has aoorued to
are Proper off ioars of tha Corporation
A wiLt 1 'llraotad to issue to Mr. Thomas
iL^ama^H " <2°) hon-intarest bear-'
“owa dated Mar* i, 1934 for 5100,000.00 eaoh,
1934 for 5liS”4Tft demand note dated Mardh; 1
llri. H. T^. Hiller, Vloa President and pinanolal Exeautiva,
stated that in 1907 Mr. Thomas A. Edison gave baok to tha Company 53,000,0
of its Comnon Capital Stock (which had bean previously paid to him for oei
Oomnon Capital stock for every share of Preferred Capital Stock, vmioh they
had talran in pajmant for money so advaroed. After this was done, there
Miller raconnanded that, inasmuch as tha specific purpose
a Company had been accomplished and Mr. Edison had since
a Preferred Stock of tha Company not previously Issued,
On motion by Mr. Crane, seconded by Mr. Haid, am by unanimous
ralREAS,. Mr. Thomas A. Edison in 1907 gave baok to tha
Company 52,000,000 of its Common Capital Stock (vtaich had
bean paid to Mr. Edison for his patents) for as puipose ol
giving certain Directors of the Company, who had made cash
advances to the Company, a bonus of two shares of Common
Capital Stock for every Share of Preferred Capital Stock
. vSiloh they had taken in payment for money so advanced, as
specifically sat forth in resolutions adopted by the stock¬
holders on February 38, 1907 and May 13, 1908 j
THB&EFORE, be it resolved, that, as the speoiflo pur¬
pose for vdileh this Oonmon Capital stock had been given.to
tha Company by Ur. Edison had bean accomplished, the balsnos
remaining, viz. 3368 shares, be returned to Ur. Thomas A.
Edison, and that the proper offloers of this Company be and
they hereby are authorized to make the transfer.
Ur. H. P. Miller, Vice President and Financial Executive,
stated that in 1906 Ur. Thomas A. ■ Edison gave baok to the Company 51,000,
of its Common Capital Stook (tdilcb had been previously issued to him for
the right to use tha trade mark. :"Ihomas A. Edison" in the manufacture iu
Li at of irotas(oontinu8d)
Data .
12/31/20
1/ v/21
2/11/21
12/31/20,
2/lti/2l'
2/28/21
2/28/21
zlzslzi
2/28/21
I2/I8/2O
1/14/21
1/14M
l/14/a
1/19/21
1/31/21
.1/31/21
1/31/21
6/14/21
b/l4/21\
8/31/21
8/31/21
8/31/21
8/31/21
8/31/21
8/31/21
8/31/21
8/31/21
8/3 i/a
8/31/a
8/31/21
8/31/21
■ 9/20/21
9/20/21-
$28»000.00
25,000'. 00
: 28,000.00
■ 25,000.00
28,000 .00
28,000.00
25,000.00
25,000.00
25,000 .00
;28,000.00
18,000.00
28,000.00 ;
25,009.00
25,000.00 '
25,000 . 00 '
25,000.00
28,000.00
25,000.00:
26,000.00
26,0Ci0 .00
10,000.00
25,000.00
28,000.00
26,000.00
28,000.00
26,000 .00
25,000.00
25,000.00
28,000.00
25,000.00
25,000.00
25,000.00
100,000.00
100.000.00
Total - - - -
On motion by Mr. Raid, saoonded by Mr. Crana, and by
nlmoua affiimativa vota, tha following raaolutlon waa .adopt^t
BESOliTED, that tha Board of Blreofora of Tha Edison
Portland Cement Company does hereby aooept the offer' of *
Mr. Thomas A. Edison to surrendar saventy-fiva (76) prom-
afom "y totaling.
32,000,000.00, bearing Interest at six per cent (65?) aid
$119,342.46 has aoomed to
f, Officers of the Corporation
^ "llreoted to issne to Mr. Thoraaa
I thereof, twenty (20) non-interest bear-'
l^oneTl non®ir®‘^ ““* $1W .000.00 each.
6/11/24
Orardue
7/30/24
8/31/24
9/30/24
Ovardna
10/31/24
11/30/24
12/31/24
1/31/28
2/38/25
3/31/28
4/30/26
6/31/26
6/30/26
7/30/26
8/31/25
9/30/25
12/20/21
12/20/21
, m
Mri, H. 7', Miller, 71oa Pfesldant and Plnanoial Exaontiva,
stated that in 1907 Mr. Thomas A. Edison gave baok to tha Company $2,000,000.
of its Conmon Capital Stoolc (which had bean previously paid to him for cer¬
tain of his patents) for the purpose of giving oertaln Diraotors of tha Com¬
pany, who had made cash advances to tha Company, a bonus of two shares of
Ooimon Capital Stook for every share of Preferred Capital stock, whloh they
had taken in pajment fop money so advanjsd. After this was dona, there
remained a balanos of 3358 sbaros. '
Mr. Hiller raoonmended that, inasmuch as tha speoifio purpose
of this gift to tha Company had bean aooomplishad and Mr. Edison had since
acquired all of tha Preferred Stock of the Company not previously Issued,
tha remaining 3358 shares of Common Capital Stock be returned to Mr. Edison
at this time.
On motion by Mr. Crana, saoonaed by Mr. Raid, ani
affimatlva vote, tne following preamble and resolution were adopted:
Mr. Thomas A. Edison in 1907 gave baok to the
Company 5,2«000.000 of its Common Capital Stock (which had
bean paid to Mr. Edison for his patents) for Ihe puiposa of
giving certain Directors of tha Company, who had made oash
advances to the Company, a bonus of two shares of Conmon
Capital Stock for every Share of Preferred Capital Stock
. vhioh they had taken in payment for money so adyancad, as
speoifioally set forth in resolutions adopted by the stook-
holders on February 28, 1907 and May 12, 1908{
TEESEFCRE, BE IT. RESOLVED, that, as the speoifio pur--
pose for which this Conmon Capital stock had been givemto
the Company by Mr. Edison bad been accomplished, the balanos
remaining, vis. 3358 shares, be returned to Mr. Thomas A.
. Edison, and that the proper officers of this Company be and
they hereby are authorised to make tha transfer.
' Mr. H. P. Miller, ‘ Vice President and Financial Eseoutive, i V i
stated that in 1906 Mr. Thomas A. fEdlson gave baok to the Company $1,000^000,''
of its Common Capital Stock (thioh had been previously lasted to him for '
the right, to use the trade mark.;"Thomas A. Edison" in the manufacture ani '
markr;"Thomas A. Edison"
sale of oement by the Company and Ita auooessors, or aasigna, in the West
Indies, Central Anerioa, South JSmerloa and Mexico) for the purpose of giv¬
ing certain Directors of the Company and others vho had made cash' advanoes
to the Company, a bonus of two shares of Common Stock for every share of
Preferred Stock which they had taken in payment for money advanced. After
this was dona, there remained a balance of 1136 shares, tdiioh now stands
|jln the name of Harry P. Killer, Treasurer.
Mr. Millar raooramended that inasmuch as the specific purpose
{of this gift to the Compaty had been accomplished and Mr. Edison had-sinoe
! acquired all of the Preferred Stock of the Company not previously issued,
the raraainlig 1136 shares of Common Capital Stock be raxurned to Mr. Edison
t this time.
On motion by Mr. Crane, seoonded by Mr. Reid, and by
{unanimous affirmative vote, the followiig preamble and resolution v/are
II adopted:
MPBEdS, Mr. Thomas A. Edison in 1906 gave back to the
Company $1,000,000 of its Conmon Capital Stock (vhich had
been paid to Mr. Edison for the right to use the trade mark
'^Thomas A. Edison" in the manufacture and sale of oement by
the Company and its successors, or asslgno, in the West Indies,
Central Anerioa, South America and Mexico) for the purpose of
giving oertain Directors and others of the Company, who had
made cash advances to the Company, a bonus of two shares of
Conmon Capital Stock for every share of Preferred Capital
Stoek which they had taken in payment for money so advanced,
as^speoifioally sat forth in resolutions adopted by the stook-
n May 9, 190b and by the Directors on September 80,1906;
d been done, there remained a
vstandp in die name of Harry
holders o
ARD VHIREA3, after ihla h
balance of 1136 shares which t
P. Miller, Treasurer;
’JHIRBPORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, as the specific
to^rcfmLnv f Capital Stock hai bem given
ATinn Edison had been acoomplished, the bal-
^“93. be. returned tb M^. ao^
Md tharh Officers of this Company be,
and they hereby are authorised and directed to make't^^ trLisfer.
Mt. W. D. Cloos, Vice President' and Ceneral Manager, «-
Ueated ratification of the action of the proper officers of
137
poration in exacuti^ from time to time oertain contracts and orders for
bags, beltlig, coal, equipment, eto.
On motion by Hr. Reid, aconded by Mr. J. V. Miller, and
' unanimous affiimative vote, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED, that the action of the proper officers of the
Corporation in executing on behalf of The Edison Portland Cement
Company oertain purchase oontracts and orders for various mater¬
ials, equipment, etc., be and hereby is approved and ratified,
copies of said contracts and orders having bean numbered and
filed with the Secretary of this Corporation, and providii^ for
purchases as follows:-
JiOi_
Date
Material
Vendor
C- 118 Order
C-180 '•
C-138 "
0-133
, June 6, 1983, 800,000 Burlap Bags 0 $116.00 U.-Riegel Saok Co,
, Aug. 81,1983 ,100,000 '• '• » 110.00 '• -Bemis Bros. Bag.
Co.
, Jan. 30,1984 600,000 '* " S 138.40 " -Richardson-Carrett^
, Pab. 1; 1984 600,000
138,8
'' -Bemis Bros. Bag
C-187 Contract, Hov. 81,1983 80u,000 Paper Bags i
C-131 Order, Jan. 81,1984 800,000 >• » «
(applying against oontrao.t of Hov. 81,1983).
Contract, Deo. 17,1983 Beltiig -Republic Rubber 'Ooj
!’ Jan. 1, 1984 Belting -W.A. Tydeman.lndi;'
" Juno 18,1983 Slack or Mina Run Coal 8$1.70 -Elkins Fuel Company;:
» 18,1983 •• " '• " 8 1.70 -Rirsglove Coal Hlnr ; ;
' itg Co,
8 1.96 -Elkins Fuel Co. '
8 1.70 & 1.90-3itnak'^l Co.
8 1.16 -Elk Riw.Coai & U ' v
8 1.36 -Sitnsk Fuel Co.' (Co.
8 1.36 -P.R.Loiig i,Oo.
Mine Run. Coal 6 1.70 -Sitnsk Fuel Co.
Dec. 3, 1983, •• " <• <■ " 8 1.70 -Ardean R. Miller.
Deo. 3, 1983 , 3/4" Lump Coal- 8 1.90 -Sitnsk Fuel Co.
No.v. 17,1983, Material, converting Compab Mill to Air Swept Mill;
Eenneay-VanSaun Hfg,"& S,'',Co*,{
Sept. 11, 1983, 40 Skips - $11,600.00 - H.Y.Oantrallron Wks.
Feb. .80,1984 1 Steam Shovel $88,17b.00-Marion Steam Shov. Co./''
June 88,1983 1 Water Softener $11 ,490. -International Filter cdi
Feb. 81,1984 Misoallaneous 011s-$9,383. -Standard Oil Co.
Pab. 16,1984 .Bag Cleanb^.eto. -Bag Service Company,;
1-116
j3-116
iSc-iie
m.-i88
b-183
1-186
1-186
C-181 "
C-136 . "
C-117 »
C-134 Contract.
I C-136 "
Mr. ClooE
iquasted the appi
‘ laasas oovarlng the New York aid Boston orrises, as follows!
1469 Fifth Ave.. New Yoric City;- oartaln portion of tenth floor, for two
years from May 1, 1923 to April 30, 1925, at $6,400.00 par year,
from Salamandra Insuraroa Company;
|79 Milk St.. Boston, tlass!- Rooms 609 and 610 Post Offloa Square Bldg.,
for three years from Peb. 1, 1934. to Jan. 31, 1927, at $1,660.00
j par year, from Robert P. Harrlok, Surviving Trustee.
i I On motion by Mr. Reid, seoondsd by Mr. Crane, and by
unanimous affirmative vote, the following resolutions were adopted!
RESOLVED, that the lease presented at this meatlrg,
under vhloh The Edison Portland tement Company leases cer¬
tain premises on the tenth floor at 469 Pifth Avenue, Raw
York City, from the Salamandra Insurance Company for two
years, from May 1, 1923 to April 30, 1926, at a rental iof
,, $6,400.00 per year, be and the same hereby is approved; and
I the action of the proper officers of this Corporation in
I executing said lease, a copy of which has been numbered and
' filed with the Secretary of this corporation as Authoriza¬
tion Ko. C-137, be and hereby is approved and ratified.
i RESOLVED, that the lease presented at this meeting,
under viiioh The Edison Portland Cenent Company leases cer¬
tain prenises, known as Rooms 609 and 610 Post Office
P Square Bldg., 79 Milk St., Boston, Mass., from Robert p.
Herrick, Surviving Trustee, for throe years from Pebruary
I 1, 1924 to January 31, 1927, at a rental of $1,550.00 per
year, be and the same hereby is approved; and the action
^ Of the proper officers of this Corporation in axeoutli«
said lease, a copy of wiicn has been numbered and filed
1 ^th^the Secretary of the Corporation as Authorization^
HO. C-138, be and hereby is tqjproved and ratified. ;
.. • Mr. H. P. Hiller stated that, as vice President and'
Pinancial Executive, he had flrom time to time during the thirteen months
ended January 31, 1924, reimbursed the President-for expenses aggregating
j|$l,9b0.00, and he requestod thetapproval rh- — — -.I-...': .
e Board of.Direotora to
on motion by Mr. Shelmerdine, seconded by Mr. Crane, and
limous affirmative vote, the following resolution was adopted. ‘
dred Pifty Dollars ($1^6^001 ^ One Thousand Hina Hun-
thirteen months Hnrtort ’ expenses during the
approved and ratified. 1924, be and hereby is
imitted a list of memberships in various
1 the approval of the Board
Regarding the membership
In the Portland Cement Association, Mr. Cloos made the following explana¬
tion- The cost will amount to about $50,000 made up as follows-
Qeneral dues based on 1922 production of oamant
by our company @ .012 per bbl.- $24,051.00
apeoial dues based on rates from \i par bbl. to
4-i^ per bbl, in states rhera we made Ship¬
ments during 1923 - 26.820.45
work. The special dues cc
that are backward in the
Practically all the
tlon and we have been mai
ir the educational program for the purpose
lament and for engineering inspection of
rsr intensive educational work in states
btion by Mr. Shelmerdine, seconded by Mr. C
RESOLVED, that the Board o
poration does hereby approve th
half of The Edison Portland Can
■ 1934, as follows!-
Dlreotors of this Cor-
manberships held on be¬
lt Company for the year
Westchester Biltmore Country Club, '•
Engineers Club '*
» II W. D. Cloos
Aserioan Society for Testing Materials, "
Boston Chamber of Commaroe A. C. Bruff
Massachusetts Highway Association "
Contractors Association of Philadelphia, J. H. Frsnoh
New York Credit Men's Assooiatlon J. 0. LaRue
Newark Athletic ClUb' H. P. Wl^t
Traffic Club of New York 8. L. Perris
Building Trades Bnploy. Assooiation Company
' Portland Cement Association "
The Seoratary stated that Bids and Contracts were being
adopted definitely designating the
UIKtSES 0? A MEET 1133 0? THE BOARD 0? DIREOTOR3 OS
m
THE EDISON PORTLAND OETENT COIPANt. v' '
I Hala pursuant to notioe, VToanosSay, April 30, 1934, at 11:00
o'clock a.m., at the principal office of the Corporation, Biison Laboratory,
corner of Lakeside Avenue and Valley Road, V/est Orange, N. J.
Present: Charles Elis on. President;
Thomas A. Edison,
Harry F. Killer,
V. !n. H. Kaado\?3rof t,
Henry Lanahan,
John V. Millar, Directors;
J. VI. Robinson, Secretary;
W. D. Cloos, Vice President and
General Manager.
The meetitg was called to order and presided over by the
President, Mr. Charles Edison.
The minutes of the meeting held. March 31, 1934, were read
and approved.
Mr. Charles Edison stated that the Secretary had, in con¬
junction with the Oaiiaral Counsel, prepared revised By-laws covering the
changed situation in regard to the handling of the financial affairs of
the Company and oontainiis certain minor changes facilitating the transac¬
tion of the official business of tbs Company.
On motion, regularly made, seconded and by unanimous
affirmative vote, the following resolution was adopted;
THE EDISON PORTLAND CIMENT CmPAKY
■I All raaetinas of stookholdoro shall be held at the Edison Laboratory/
i jorner of lakosido. Avenue and Valley Hoad, West Orange, County of Essex th?
5 registered office of the Company in New Jersey. ’
iAHKUAL MEET IKS; 'I
The annual maeti:^ of the stockholders shall be held on the third '■
Erlday in May of each year at IsSO o'olook p.m., vhen they shall elaot by a i
plurality vote, by ballot, the Board of Directors, as constituted by these i
jiBy-laws, eaoh stockholder being ent'itled to one vote, 'in person or by proxy i
for eaoh share of stook registered in his or her name, on the 20th day dib- i
joedlng the election, exclusive of the day of such elaotion. >
~ notice of the*^ annual meeting shall be mailed to eaoh stockholder at
his or her address as the same appears upon the records of the Company at i
ileaat five days prior to the meetirg. . ,
i ' annual meeting, if the holders of the majority of the stook
shall not be present or represented, the stockholders present shall have tha
povnr to adjourn to a day certain and notice of the meeting on the adloum-
ment day ^all be given by depositing the same in the Post Office, addressed ,
to each stockholder, at least three days before such adjourned meetiig, ex¬
clusive cf the day of mailing, but if tha holdersof a majority of thrstook
be present in person or by proxy, they shall have poirer, from time to time
meeting to any subsequent day or days and no notice of '
tha adjourned meeting need be given,
jPEOIAL UEBglin:
’hair,n»n mootings of the stockholders shall-, at the request of the '
)r oH '=“'9 President, or two or more Directors
nnU^a f 1 <^9 9tookholdaf3 bs Called by the Secrataiy, by mailing /
iav if m otating^tha cbjaot of such meeting, at least two days prior to the
I .of Iho Board axoapt tha aui
raaatlig for which ha is oh(
povrars and dntias in oonnai
notas, drafts and aooaptanc
, |j''K0(rE3" of thasa By-laws, ;
from ,any.maatiig, the Directors may choose a Chair '
Ir number, but tha Director so chosen to act as Ghal°^°
any of the powers or duties of tha permanent Chairma? ^
1 authority and duty to preside at the particular b^^h
1 chosen as Chairman ^ He shall have such
innaotioh with the' signing and oountersigniiy of ohacks
33 as are defined in the Articles '^CHECKS"
Id shall do and perform such other duties
Id to him by the Board of Directors.
j! The President shall be the chief executive of the Company, suhlaat
j|to the Board of Directors he shall have general oharge of tha bMinass of tha
Company and sh^l have full oharge of the Company's finances. He shall havr i
moh powers and duties in connection with the signing and oountersignijK of ’
checks, notes, drafts and aooaptanoes as are defined in the Artloler"^oL'
I and "H0TE3" of these By-laws, and, except as otherwise provided in the Bv-laii
may sign bonds, contracts and other obligations of tha Company in the nameof
Ijthe Com^ny. With the Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer he may sign oertifi- '
oates of stock of the Company. He shall do and perform such other duties as'
may from time to time be assigned to him by the Board of Directors.
I By-laws may provide or
I Board of Directors. Ho,
I: holder.
sidept shall have such powers and authority as the
IS may from time to time be delegated to him by the
3 of the Vice Presidents need be a Director or Stook-
[ISEHSaAltlAMAflER.
iLith the and'perform such duties in oonneotion
I t^el ThL company's business as may from time to time be
jlDirecrors! or thfpresiL°nU the Board of
|! TREABimER;
i f?; .
i for any receipts and endorse, warrants in its na-ne )
“takings fe,u??^Jl“;^“p^rou^\rof LroT^ •-
II Of tha OomLfid to^°he valuable effects in the name f ^
tories as may be 'designated bv depository or deposi-
li to the direct ion of thrPre 3 ? ^ ® Directors, he shall be subject ,
I maintained in each depositorv ““tmum and minimum balance to Is
v..n. .. K‘.“2'bSL“ *'
Pany, taking proper^reLintl^n ^tsbursement of the funds of the Com-
He s^an krerfun disbursements,
ments in books belonL-in-. tn apoounts of receipts and disburse- .
account of his tran^oUoL as T^aurL™'^ shall render whendver required
I seouritiea and ovidancL'^of the funds of the Company and of all
notes, deads of trust, oollateral mortgages,
shall be custodian of such ni-w kinds, and stocks and bonda. He
I ' P'-operties and effects of tho Company as may :
tha Board of Dli
reotors-
spaoifiad by the Board of Diraotors,
tha President. '
He shall have such povnrs and duties in oonneotion with tho signing
and countersigning of oheoks, notes, drafts and aooaptanoes as are defined in
the Artloles "CHECKS'^ and "H0TE3" of these By-laws.
■With the President of tha Company ha may sign oartifioates of stook
of the Company.
He shall do and perform such other duties as may from time to time
be assigned to, him by the Board of Diraotors, tha Chairman of tha Board of
iDiraotors or tha President.
■ Tha Treasurer shall give a bond of a saourity company to be approved
by the Board of Diraotors in the sun of Plfty Thousand Dollars (.|SO,000.00)
~ the fdithful disoharga of his duties.
147
Each Assistant Traasursr shall be vested with sd.1 tha powers and
shall, under the diieotion of the President, perform all the duties of the
Treasurer in his absanos, except as othsrwise provided in the By-laws of the
Company and shall do and porfonn suoh other dutisa as from time to time may
be assignad to him by tho Board of Diraotors, tho Chairman of tha Board of
Directors, ths President, or the Treasurer. Eaoh Assist^t Treasurer sbsai
give a bond of a seourity ooiipany to be approved by tha Board of Direotosim
inthe sum of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($85,000.00) for ths faithful dis-
oharge of his duties.
SECREIARYi
Subject to ths control of ths Board of Diraotors and under the
direotion of tha President, tha Seoratary shall bs vested with the foliowirg
powers and perform the following dutiest
He shall keep tha minutes of all maatl33gs oT the Board of Dirootors,
and ths minutes of all meatings of the stockholders! he shall attend to the
giving and serving of all notioas of tha Company! he may attest in the nene
of tho Company all oontraots authorized by the Board of Directors, and to all
papers. Instruments and dooumanta, upon which it shall be required, ha shall
affix 'the seal of tha Company! he shall have charge of the soal of the Com¬
pany and of its stook oortifioata books and stook ledgers! he shall be re¬
sponsible for tha registration by a registrar designated by the Board of
DisBotors of all stook oeirtifioatas issued by the Company. He shall have suoh
powers and duties in oonneotion with the count era Ignirg of oheoks as are de¬
fined in tha Article "CHECKS" of these By-laws. Ha shall havo the custody of
such original agreements, releases, Insuranos policies, deeds, leases and
other papers -of books as the Board of Directors, tha Chairman of the Board of
Directors or the President may direct! he shall keep all books of account of
the Company except those which tha Treasurer is lequlrad to keep, and shall
render whenever required an account of tha financial condition of tha Company
and of the Company’s financial transactions! ho shall do and perform all the
u^al duties inoideut to tha office pf the Secretary, and suoh other duties
as may bs assigned to him by tha Board of Ditaotors, tho Chairman of the Board
of Directors or tha President.
He shall be sworn to tho faithful discharge of his duties as
Ssoratary .
A3SISTAKT BECHETAHYi'
Each Assistant Ssoratary shall be vested with all the powers and
shall, under the direotion of the President, porfonn all tha duties pf the
Saoretary in his absenoe, and shall do and perform suoh other duties as from
time to time may be assignad to him by the Board of Directors, the Chairman
of tha Board of Directors, the President or the Saoretary, but. an Assistsmt , ,
Saoretary shall have no authority to sign orders or oontraots in lieu of th.a
3 148
llsaoratary (aae Artiolo ’'COKTHACTS ATD OHDEHS'O , axoapt for the purnn,^ .
attastiivj tha seal of tha Company. “ “ purpoaj of
l| SHCTA1_C0UH3H^
I Tha ranoraa Counaal shall ba tha ohlaf consnlting' offloar of tha
Company in all la-al natters, ana subject to the Board of Directors
I have senaral control of all matters of legal import ooncarnij^ tha ca^any.
||VACAKCIE3!
i ) . . Directors becomes vacant by reason of death
rasignation, disqualification, or otherwise, the remaining Dipaatn,.« w?’
less than a quorum, by a majority vote may aleot a successor
• shall hold office for the unexpired tenii, and if any of the offices of^thB
jCompany shall become vacant for any reason before the exniration nr tv,
for which the incumbent thereof wa^ olectea!1ho Board o? DfrectoSs llZ
a successor or successors who shall hold office for the unaxplred ?e^ ‘
DELBSATIOl! Of PUT IBB 0? OPPlCtms.
L In the case of the absenoa of anv offlnor nr tho _ _
prlTrE™;- ~ - -'s
|K0IS3i
dra>vn on acceptances of drafts
Directors, the FaetfL':he Areas' ^Ld l^fr”
oy one of the said officers who .inn„ ^ countersigned only
mant on behalf of the Company o/anv such^noLs*'® similarly the endorse-
[Shall ba signed only bv tha t’hai.-noJf “ notes made payable to the Company
or tha Treasurer! and sha?i Directors, the President
1^10 does not ai-n Uio s^a >>8 co^tersigned only by- one of the said officers
authority to andorse on behalf or resistant Treasurer shall have
Idiscountad at or placed for collfnf*^ Comply all other notes and drafts to bs
IjCompany. collection with any authorized depository of tha
Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00)'°!r'
or approved and ratified by the J
t ratification a!id
s“«“ss;
'’®ar tha wj
pom it is approved and ratified.
involving an asgragate expenditure of Tan
over, must without exception, bo authoriaad
“rraotors, and such authorization
resolution authorizing
™e, certified by tha Secretary under the oor-
tracts involving an aggregate aiqjenditura of
or oyer, and lass than Tan Thousand Dollars
ion be approved and ratified personally by
otors, the President or tha Secretary of tha
ittan personal signature of tha officer by
bo order or contract shall be Ijindii® on
&!poMt™n^sLll‘Mfbf ratified as above set' forth-
8a or appreved aL ^ItUiem”!®
ratified in strict conplianco herewith.
Tha Company may have- an office and transact business in such places
outside of tha State of New Jersey as the Board of Directors may from time
to time appoint.
The fiscal year of the Company shall begin the first day of March
Dividends upon the capital stock of the Company, when earned, shall
be payable hs and whan tha Board of Directors may direct. Before payment of
any dividends, or making distribution of profits, there may ba set aside out
of the hat profits of the Corapsuny, sush sum or sums as the Directors may from
time to time, in their absaluta discretion, think proper as a reasonable fund
to meat contingencies, or for equalizing dividends, or for repairing, iaprov-
irg, maintaining, increasing or extending tha property of the- Company, or for
any other purpose which the Directors shall think conducive to the interests
of the Company. j
A’.!mmENTs..io.By-iA^..
The toard of Directors, by tha vote of tha majority of the whole
Board, may, at any meeting thereof, alter or amend these By-lsvs if notice
theraof.be contained in the notice of- the maatlng, or- if such notice ba waived-
provided, however, that no such notice shall be required if all of tha members
of the Board of Directors be present at such meeting.
llr. Charles Edison stated that, in order to conform with the
By-laws just adopted, it was advisable to make certain changes in the officers
of tha Corporation: and ha then presented and read tha resignations of Mr.
Harry P. Miller as Vice President and Pinanoial Executive, and of Mr. Q. J.
Schultz as Treasurer, which vrara accepted.
Mr. Charles Edison than recommended that Mr. Harry P. Millar
ba elected Treasurer; that Mr. S. J. Schultz ba elected Assistant Treasurer;
Mr. E. H. Allan as Assistant Treasurer, in order to give him a title to be
used in his dealings with Sovernment tax departments; and Mr. H. H. Eckert
as Assistant Secretary, inasmuch as Mr. Sinclair, tha only Assistant Seoreg-
tary at present, is often at tha Mill or at tha Haw. York Office and it is;
desirablato have an Assistant Secretary at T.bst Orange at all times,
Theroupon.on motion regularly made, sacon
idad, and by
. Hr. Robinson. atatatj that in order to protect the Corporation'
interests in oonneotion with Government Tax Audits, and to furnish us addi-
Itional liras in oonneotion with anj' claim against the Government arising from
such audits, Mr. R. H. Allan of ouf Tax Department had prepared a waiver,
and Mr. Charles Edison had executed same, for the fiscal years eided Fab-
Iruary 28, 1918 and February 28, 1919. The Statute of Limitations with
Irespeot to these periods would begin to apply in May, and negleot to fur¬
nish such a vaiver would have had the effect of malting the Government's
representatives make their audit in a hasty manner, without proper investi-
otion regularly made, seconded and by unanimous
RESOLVED, that the action of the proper officers in
executing an Income and Profits Tax Riaiver of the following
form and tenor, be and hereby is approved and rat if led: -
tlnn van J provisions of subdivision (d) of Seo-
ol Portland Cement Comiany,
oon^r^"u Commissioner of Internal Revenue, hara^
of imme ^^sesament, and collection of the amount
mfde“v o; war-profits taxes due under any return
the 1 ” bahalf of the said Edison Portland Cement Company for
Of isl!" r'unL'r^nl' under the L^Je Act
Acts or r Pf^0‘'.,i”°omo, excess-profits, or war-profits tax
•tantor, j.riad if iCiSuS T f!" ft”, "f “•
as extended by any v.aivarf ^ statutory period of limitation
v*ich assesamen“'^or ^es maff^
taxes may be made for the year or years mentioned
EDISOH POHTLAHD CMEKl' COIPAHY
(seal) . Taxpayer.
[fully protect the interests- of the. Corporation, it
the said resolutions to include a clause specifically re
'triot managers and cashiers from endorsing for deposit i
said banks any checks, drafts or money orders payable to
On motion regularly made, seconded, and by unanimous
affirmative vote, the following resolutions ware adopted:
RESOLVED, that in addition to the povars and author¬
ity already given certain officers of The Edison Portland
Cement Company, as provided by its By-laws, authority is
hereby granted to Miss Mary A. Lou^ery to sign and Ur.
J. Hansell French to countersign cheeks drawn on the funds
of this Corporation, carried in its account known as "Phila¬
delphia Salas Office Account", in tbs Commercial Trust Oomi
pany of Philadelphia,' Pa. ; provided, however, that neither
Miss Mary A. Lou^sry nor Ur. J. Hansell French shall have
any authority to endorse for deposit Incr collection by said
. bank any checks, drafts or money orders payable to or to
the order of The Edison Portland Cement Company.
This authorization cancels and supersedes a similar
resolution regarding the signing and oountarsigniie of
such checks, adopted by the Board of Directors on . April
30, 1923.
RESOLVED, that, in addition to the powsrs and author¬
ity already given certain officers of The Edison Portland
Cement, Company, as provided by its By-laws, authority is
• hereby granted to Miss Katherine G. -Kelly to sign- and to
Ur. Albert C. Bruff to countersign checks drawn on the
funds of this Corporation, carried in its account known as
"Boston Sales Office Account", in Ine Liberty Trust Com¬
pany, Boston, Mass.; provided, however, that neither Miss
Katherine G. Kelly nor Ur. Albert C. Bruff Shall have any
authority to endorse for deposit in or collection by said
36
IBiokson, Estate of Sa'nuel "
Dilllnser, D. L. '•
Dyer, Prank 1. "
Dyer, !.!ary Gordon "
Darliiv;, Martha M. "
IjEdlson, .’.'rs. "ina 1!. "
Elkin, Adda F. »
Ipabla, P'raderlok A. "
j Pol ton, Edgar D. "
ijPlanlng, ffeoige II. '•
jPunk, Marlon Thompson "
Garner, 3. Carl ■>
Gov;, Helen H. »
jOrango, William n
jOumney, Mary llagarga »
'Guitnoy, John S. »
iHainss, Win. A. "
|Harpar, Jessie Cornell "
iHarper, Vrt. Henry »
IHooker, Osoar »
Bird, A. U. It
Holland, Mrs. E. Prankel »
||Hov;ell, Maude H, «
|Huff, Ti. A. «
[Hoag, Anna S.--J. Henry i
i Alfred 3. Soattergood, Trustees"
Janvier, Est. of Walter ■"
Katsenbaah, Mrs. Katalie MoKoal"
laDovr, Mrs. Mary E. n
.hippar, M. ff. ii
I Upper, Milton B. „
[Lybrand, Wn. M. u
iMallory, Walter 3. n
Martin, Adaline M. i.
Masters, George, Admin. h
Masters, Jessie W. „
Kasters, Est. of William ■ «
McCarthy, Est. of Pallx n
|MoPar land, Janos P.
’'lillar, E.'Glarenos „
E'iller, Ploronoa D. „
iller, Walter H. „
, Alice J. I,
, Henry E. „
pew Brunswick Trust Co.,Tr.
Est of Jhrioh Parmly, „
P'Naill, Via. c.
ptt, John P.
Ptt, iudwig p. „
Parsons, Mrs. Katharine P. it
jPhiladelphia Trust Co., Tr. for
Est. of John F. Mathieu Har
I Constance M. Qu-nmey it
Randolph, Mrs. Anna E. it
I Reid, V/illard P. it
iRoss, E. Jackson, Jr. u
Soattergood, Alfred G. "
Soattertood, J. Henry "
Soattergood, Miss Margaret, "
Soattergood, Mrs. Maria C. "
Sohively, Yale R. <i Donald, Tr. "
Sehraidt, P. W. • It
Seely, Mrs. Fanny Ross »
lserrin,.nn. J. it
IShanbacker, S. J. "
iShaw, Wbi. F. "
Shelmordine, Win. H. "
Shslmerdiiie, Susanna R.
Simklns, Eva J. >>
Sislsr, Mrs. Rebeoea H. "
Staniforth, Annie M. "
Stirk, Vft. H. '*
Thompson, J. ff. ' »
Yillard, Oswald 0. »
iViblker, James V/. '*
jWarren, Arthur F. "
IVieand, Franklin D. , Jr, '•
Wilson, James C. "
iWOlbert, Charles B. "
I Woodman, Walter I. "
[Woodward, Margaret E. "
Yarnell, Mrs. Mattie "
159
resolution was adoptad:
BE30L7ED, that tha aota of the Diraotors and Offioars
a bahalf of this Corporation as sat forth in tha Minutas
of tha Direotors’ maatij^s held sinoa tha previous raaetina
nP tvia -u 1923, ha and tha saina hsraby
During the hour that tha polls wara required to be kept open,
the financial condition of the company was discussed. Hr. Charles Edison
stated that the past year's oparations had resulted in a profit - the first
in the history of the Company. The net earnings, after paymont of all
interest, being 5110,911.49 on sales of 2,004,616 barrels of oonant. In
1922, sales wara about 25,000 barrels mors than in 1923, but the 1922 coal'
strike increased costa in that year, so that wa lost money.
In the first four months of 1921, results compared favor¬
ably with those of the previous year, shipments being 416,377 barrels in
1924 against 370,824 in 1923. This in spite of a fire which completely
iestroyad our shipping and bagThandllre departments early in jlpril. The "
damage (about 5225,000) was fully covered by insurance. Tha prospects for
L924 are satisfactory, although the basic sailing price of cement daoraased
from $2.00 to $1.85 a barrel on Novenbar 1, 1923.
Interest payable by the Company has been decreased $120,000
in 1924 by Mr. Edison's action in voluntarily foregoiig interest on
52,000,000 advanced by him for plant Improvemants.
Tha poll haviig remained open at least one hour, vas closed
and tha Inspectors presented their report in writing showing that tha ■
tlemen
Vta. H. Maadov/oroft, 217,220
Harry P. Millar 217,220
nilard P. Haid 217,220
Via. H. Shalmardine 217,220
Henry Lanahan 217,220
John V. Miller 217,220
The President thereupon deolared the abo'
)f the Oorpi
hold offioi
J. W. H0BIE30K, baiig duly sworn, deposes and says that ha is
the Secretary of THE EBISOK PORTIAHD CEMSET OOIPiUiy, a corporation of the State
of Kaw Jersey! and that on the 15th day of ipril, 1924, heoausad a notice of
the annual raeetiiy of the stockholders of said corporation, a copy of whi* is
annexad hereto, to bo mailed in a sealed envelope, postage: prepaid, addressed
rs of record of said corporation at his or her address
of the stookholds]
6ranoe,N.J.U.S.A.
The annual meetingr of the Stockholders, bf The Edison Portland Cement'
Company will be held on Friday, May i6, 1924, at 1:30 o’clock P. Mi, at the prin¬
cipal office of the Corporation, Edison Laboratory, comer of Lakeside Avenue and
Valley Road, West Orange, New Jersey, for the purpose of electing a Board of
meeting, please affix
duly witnessed, to the enclosed proxy and
the enclosed stamped
envelope.
THE EDISON RDETLilHD CEMEHT COIPJNy.
On motion iy Mr. lauahnn, saoondad hy Ur.
by unanimous afflrmativa vota, tha
ballot alaoting tha following
Avenua and Valley Hoad, West Oraiya, K. J.
Praaenti Charles Edison, Prasidant;
' Thomas A. Bllson,
Tta. H. Meadoworoft,
Harry P. Miller,
Henry Lanahan,
John V. Miller, Direotors;
J. 17. Robinson, Saoratary,
At the raauest of Ur. Eoison, the meeting was (
order and presided over by the President, Ur. Charles Edison.
Tha Prasidant stated that tha'prinoipal objeot of the
meeting was to elect officers of the Company to hold office until th
next annual moating or until their successors are elected.
The Secretary then read tha list of officers provided
I for by tha By-laws of tha Company, as foll-ows;-
Chairman of the Board of Directors,
Prasidant
Such Vice Prasidants as may be detennlnad upon by tha
Board of Directors
General Uanagar
Treasurer
Saoratary
General Counsel
Such Assistant Treasurers as may from time to time be
determined upon t^y tha Board of Directors
Such Assistant Seoratarlaa as may from time to time be
dateiminad upon by the Board of Directors
And such other officers as may from time to time be
determined upon ly tha Board of Directors.
Held Friday, May 16, 1924, at 3:30 o'clock P.U.
principal office of the Corporation, Edison Laboratory, corner
miJUTES OP A MEETIHG OP IHE BQAED OP DIBEOTORS OP
THE EDlSOITipOETIAND OEMEHT OOHPAHy./
Held, pursuant to notice, IHiursday, September 25th, 1924, at llsOO
o'olook A.U., at the prlnoipal offioe of the ooiporation, Edison Laboratory,
oorner of Lakeside Avenue and Valley Hoad, West Orange, N.J.
Present I Charles Edison,
Ihomas A. Edison,
Harry P. Miller,
John V. Miller,
Henry. Xanahan,
J< W.' Hoblnson,
W. D. Oloos,
Ihe meeting v
||Mr. Charles Edison.
Eireotors,
Seoretary,
Vice President and
General Manager.
i called to order and presided over by the President,
ae minutes of the meeting held May 16th, 1924 were read and ^proved.
The Seoretary presented and read the following letter received from
na A. Edison under date of Septenber 1st, 1924 -
"At March 1st, 1924 the Cement Co. was indebted to banks in
^ae^Mount Of §1CO,COO.OO in notes bearing ny personal entoL- .
In^ J 75 notes of the Con®any totall-
interest at 6^ per annum, the awrued
interest amounting to §119,342.45.
Company an opportunity to pay off the
banks, I offered on IJarch 1st, 1924 to accept non-interest hnnririo.
no^wh^r/Jb Intereat-beLS^ -
0f*mrlrin^ ^ accepted by your Bowd
of Directors at their meeting held March 21, 1924.
1924 payable Septenber 30, 1925 and bearing interest at the rate
of 6'^ I7r annum, payable monthly. Bie due date is set at Septem-
bL K) 1925 as this is the date at which the last of the original
interest-bearing notes would have become due.
-PaymentE amounting to 559,506.84 have been made attest the
demand note for 5119,342.45 given to me on March let, 1924. i
am willing to allow the balance of $59,835.61 .to. remain payable
to me on demand, without bearing any interest."
da motion, made by Mr. Harry P. Miller and seconded by Mr. Henry
Lanahan and by unanimous affirmative vote, the follov/ing preamble and reso-
TOEBEAS, Mr. Ihomas A. Edison nom holds twenty (20) aoa-
Interest-bearing demand notes of She Edison Portland 'Cement
.Conpany, dated March 1, 1924, in the amount of one hundred
thousand dollars ($100,000.) each, totalling two million dol- '
lars ($2,000,000.)$
ADD WHEREAS, Mr. Edison has demanded payment of said
notes and offered to aooept therefor, in lieu of cash, notes
in the amount of two million dollars ($2,000,00C.) dated
September 1, 1924, payable September 30, 1925 and bearing
interest at the rate of 6/o per annum, payable monthly;
HOW, THEREFOUE, be II RESOLVED that the proper Officers
of this corporation be and they hereby are authorized, upon
the surrender for cancellation by Mr. Ihomas A. Edison of
the aforesaid demand notes nm held by, him, t.o issue to. Mr.
Thomas A. Edison toe'nty (20) notes for one hundred thousand
dollars ($100,.000.) each, totalling two million dollars
($2,000,000.), dated September, 1, 1924, payable September
30, 1925 and bearing interest at the rate of S'Xper annum,
payable monthly.
HESOLVED, that the action of the proper off! core of the oorpor-
■ ation in executing on behalf of The Edison Portland Cement Oonpany
■ oertain purchase contracts and orders for various materia]^ equip¬
ment, etc., he and hereby is approved and ratified, copies of said
contracts and orders having been numbered and filed with the Seore-
. tary of this corporation, and providing for purchases as follows -
0166 88498 6-22 (121766 Burlap Bags $144,00 M)$1800d'.00 Thomas A. Edison, Ino.
( 6200 Osnaburg " 175.00 uj .
C156 '88645 6- 6 7000 tons Bituminous
slack ooal 1.70 T IBOOO.OO Sitnek Fuel Company
0167 88908 ,6.-19 (308704 Burlap Bags 144.00 M)
I 83222 Osnaburg ." 175.00 U) 68320.63 Thomas A. Edison, Ino.
0158 88909 6-19 200000 Waterproof,
. Paper Valve Bags 66.00 U 11200.00 The Jaite Company ^
.0169 Oontr, 6-24 Requirements of
belting to 12-31-24
see oontr. 12-17-23 ' The Republic Rubber OoV:
0160 89207 7-14 ( 96032 Burlap Bags 144.00 U)
. . . (100391 Osnal^g " ' 173.00 M) 31000.00 Thomas A. Edis®, Ino.
(100391 Osnaburg " ' 1'
'0l6I ' 89461 '7$29 7460 tons slaok or
mine run ooal
0162 89967 8-29 11000 tons High Vol¬
atile Bit. slaok
or mine run ooal
0163 89821 8-23 200000 Paper Valve
Bags £
0164 88760 6- 9 1 used 16 ton capacity
’Open Portal Eledtrio
Tower Crane #3A
C164A 88812 6-14 Dismantling and loading
of above
0164B 89292 7-17 Erection of above
1.70 T 12700.00 Sitnek Fuel Oompany
1.20 T 25000.00 Sitnek Fuel Company
63.00 M 10600.00 The Jaite Company
0 President and General Manager, requested
the proper officers of ths corporation in
a contracts and orders for bags, belt¬
ing, ooal, equipment, eto
On motion by Mr. Harry P. Ittll'er, seconded by Mr. Henry Lanahan,
by unanimous affirmative vote, the foll<r.i„e resolution was adoptsd: j
a- That we adopt and proceed immediately with the execution of the
on August 2nd by .Mr. Vermuele substantially as presented by him,
. variations and exceptions.
A- The plan provides first:- the purchase of machinery;
then erection of the inclined plane at the Quarry,'
substantially as shown on the profile map prepared
by Mr. Vermuele and presented with his report of
August the 2nd, drawing being dated July 22nd, 1924.
ffliat wa ooastruot new tracks an(
wanna R.R. property in the dire.c
and from the D.L. & W. R.R. mall
the Hew VillaRa. station on an 8f
to a point oast of our present {
eoting tracks to the track from
track work for the purpose of hi
oeived over the & V/« R.R. v
by Mr. Tarrauale at .
■?39061.00'
3>- That we proceed with the erection of the steel trestle
' with concrete base of sufficient strength to carry
ordinary r'allway equipment from a point north of the
D.L. & 'fl, tracks on a single track tres'tle to our
■ crusher arid for sufficient distance beyond to, allow
spotting 6f trains of cement rock and limestone being
' dumped into the crusher, which construction is estim¬
ated by Mr. Vermusle to cost . . .
E- That we purchase two (3) 16 ton storage Brittery loco¬
motives or Locomotives of this type with sufficient
weight and tractive effort to handle these trains on
grades up to 2/o. This cost, while not Carefully gone
into, is estimated at . i . . .
but more detailed information will have to be obtained.
12000,00
P- That wa proceed 'and endeavor to. acquire that portion
of additional property adjoining the D.l. & V/. tracks
which raakee this plan possible and for which I have
not yet obtained an estimate but am pufting in at the
following 'price as ny best judgment of the outside
annunt nooessary . . ". . . .
Total estimated cost ■ . .
Plus 10^ for contingencies
Estimated
Jiant to amortise the e^qiendlture in sli^tly
i the rook in the bottom of the present area
is sufficient for
stallation
itified from
iconomloal standpoint.
propriatic
made for 'this purpose and
outlined.
by Mr. Harry P. Miliar and seconded by lir. Henr
tive vote, the folloving-'rasolution was 'Ucpted
p, ^ ProPsr Officers of this oon^any be and they
prcfeLn? proceed with certain alte^??^ns a^ im-
I being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
MINUTES OP A HEETIHO OP 5HE BOilHD OP DIRECTORS OP
THE EDISON PORTUKD CBIEKT COMPAHy. x/
Held Thursday, Oatobor 30, 1924., at 11;00 o'clock a.m., at
the prlncipsd office of the Corporation, West Orange, N. J.
Preset; Thomas A. Edison, Chalnnan;
Harry P. Millar,
TOn. H. Maadoworoft,
Henry Lanahan, . '
,, .•»iJ.ohu V. Millar, , Diraotors;
, , H. H>...Eokert, Assistant 3eeretary»
The meeting was ceiled to. order and prasided over by
the Chairman of the Board of Directors,
, , The minutes of the meeting held Septenbar 25, 1924,
ware read and. approved. . ..
The Chairman annoxmoed that ha had accepted the resigna¬
tion Bf Ur. J. W. Robinson as Secretary, effective Ootober 18, 1924; and
recommended that Ur. H. H. Eckert, Assistant Secretary, be elected
Secretary of the Corporation.
iTheraupon, on. motion regularly made and seconded, Mr.
H. H. Eckert was unanimously elected Secretary of this Corporation, to
hold office until the next regular annual meeting or until his successor
'shall have been elected. • • •
I The Chairman than stated that it was desirable for the
[Corporation to have two Assistant Secretaries (it being necessary for
kr. Sinclair to be at the Mill a large part of the time), and reoom-
toended that Ur. P. C; Erwin be elected an Assistant Secretary.
On motion regularly made and' seconded, Mr. P. C. Erwin
kas unanimously elected Assistant Secretary of this Corporation, to ho
ragular
il maetinf; or nhtll hla suooassor
Ijoffloa imtll tha next
|i shall have bean elaotadi
:! ' Upan the written request of Hr. ff. D. Cloos, Vice Presi¬
dent and General Uanager, and on motion regularly made, seoonded and
jby unanimous affirraative vote, the following resolution was adopted:
!j RESOiVEU, that tha aotion of llr. C. 3. Williams, Jr,
j Vise President in' charge of Purohasas, in executing on be-^
jj half of The Edison Portland Cement Company orders #90408
j| ■ and #90885 with Sitnak Fuel Company, 818 Pennsylvania Bldg.
[1 Philadelphia, Pa., dated Sept. 37th and Oct. 39th, 1934, be
i and hereby is approved and ratified, copies of said orders
jl having bean numbered and filed with the Secretary of this
|! Corporation, and providing for purohasas as follows:-
I - - - Material _ Price _ Total
• I 0167-90408 310 oars Bit. Slack or m/r Coal S $1.30 Ret Ton -$13,600.00
1 0-168 90885 355 . . „ , „ g, „ „
(100 oars)
I 166 oars S 1.06 •• « 13,637.60
There being no further business, tha maatli^ adjourned.
I! Read and Apuroved.
I g-
m
MIKUCES OP A rJEECINC OP THE B0ARJ3 OP BiHECTCRS OP
THE EDISOII PORTIdffiO OBIEMT COIPAKY.'^
Held Monday, November 10, 1934, at 11:16 o'clock a.m,,
at tha principal office of the Corporation, West Orange, N. J.
Present: Charles Edison, President;
, Thomas A. pdison,
Tharon 1. Crane,
Tihi. H. Meadoworoft,
Harry P. Miller, Directors;
H. H. Eckert, Secretary;
P. A. Sinclair, Assistant Secretary;
W. D. Cloos, Vice President and
. ' General Manager.
The meeting was called to order and presided over by
tha President, Mr. Charles Edison.
The minutes of the meeting held October 30, 1934, were
read and approved. i
•Mr. Charles Edison stated that it was neoessary and to
tha best interests of tha company to acquire certain farm land adjoin¬
ing our rook quarry at New Village, K. J., in order to enlarge tha
quarry and install certain improvements to more efficiently and econ¬
omically handle tha rook. . .
An agraeraant had been drawn up with tha present owners,
under which we may acquire said property for 512,000, payable $1,000
upon signing the agreement and $11,000 on April 1, 1925 - when a suitable
deed will be executed to cover. ,
Ur. Charles Edison requested the approval of the Board
'of ■pirantnrs to this purchase.
MIKCTES OP A MEBTIlia OP IHE BOAKD OP DIRECTOHS OP
175
IHE EDISON PORTLAND CEaEKT COMPANY.'^
Held Monday, January 5, 1926, at 11:00 o'clock a.m., at
ithe principal office of the Corporation, West Orapga, K. jl
Present; Charles Edison, President;
Thomas A, Edison,
Harry P. Miller,
Henry lanahan,
John 7. Millar,
Thi. H. Meadonoroft,' Directors; '
’ H.' H. Eckert, Secretary;
V. D'. does, ' Vice President and
General Manager/
The meeting was called to order and presided over by
the President, Mr. Charles Edison.
The minutes of the meeting held November 10, 1924, nera
read and approved*
Mr. Charles Edison stated that at a meeting held April 30,
1924, the Board of Directors had adopted an amended set of By-laws, pro¬
viding, among other revisions, for the fiscal year to begin on March 1st
rather that on January 1st as theretofore) that after a thorou^ investi¬
gation of this matter, it appeared to be for the best interests of the
corporation, from both an operating and accounting standpoint, for the
fiscal 'year to begin on January 1st each year; and ha recommended that
the Board of Directors revise this. clause acocrdlngly, effective as of
seconded, and by unanin
Oloos prasantad and read
iring the company
IlhlladBlphla office, and raauaatad the Board's approval thereto.
On motion ragmlarly made, seconded, and by unanimous
jaffirraative vote, the following resolution ;vas adopted:
I BBSOLVED, that the lease presented at this meeting,
I under vhioh The Edison Portland Cement Company leases
I Offioss Kos. 1006 and 1009 People's Bank Building, 18-22
i South 15th St., Philadelphia, Pa,, from Albert M, Creen-
field 4 Co,, Agent, for, one year from Daoeaber 1, 1924,
. . "at' A rental of $1080.60"pe‘r year, be and the some is
■ hereby approved: and the action of the proper officers
of this Corporation in axeouting said lease, a copy of
which has boan nunberai and filed with the Secretary of
this Corporatilon as Authorization Eo. C-173, be and is
! hereby approved and ratified.
i! At the request of Ur. Cloos, on motion regularly made
I and seconded, the following resolution was adopted:
ij EESOLVEJ), that the action of the proper offioers of
I, the Corporation in, executing on behalf of The Edison Port-
l[ land Uament Company a certain purchase order md a contract,
, be and hereby is approved and ratified, copies of said' order
md contract having bean numbered and filed With the Secre-
tai7 of this Corporation, and provide for purchases as
I follows }«
^C-1
ailldelnhli u t Company. Franklin Trust Bldg
minoufq^si^ (approx. 10,000 tons) of Bitu-
minous Slack or Mina Hun Coal 8 §1.02 par net ton f.oib. Min
total expenditure not to exceed §10.200.00 ‘
village, H'. .1 pa? M,, delivered at New
all accordmre exceed .§40,800.00;
contract - ivhi^h conditions ;Ooiitalnaa -in said
her 21, 1923, “““els and supersedes contract dated -Novera-
Mr. Charles Elison then requested '^the .Board's approval
I a Federal Tax Waiver rnn
or the, years ended February 28, 1918 and 1919,
copy of which vas presented and read. ' /j J ■ ' I,
soonded, and by unanimous
the following resolution was adopted:
afflrraati;
HESOLVE®, that the action of the proper offioers of
this Corporation in executing an Income and Profits Tax T&ivor
of the following form and tenor, be and is hereby approved and
ratified:
Kov. 15, 1924.
IKC0;.IB act PROFITS TAX WAIVER
In pursuance of the provisions of existing Internal Revanui
Laws, The Edison Portland Cement Co. a taxpayer, of Orange, N. J. smi
the Comaissloner of Internal Revenue , hereby consent to extend' the
period prescribed by law for a deteimlnat ion, assessment, and oolleo-
tlon Of the amount of income, excess-profits, or war-profits taxes di
y behalf of said taxpayer for the years
ended 2/28/I8 and 2/28/19 under the Revenue Act of 1924, or under
prior income, excess-profits, or war-profits tax Aots, or under Sec¬
tion 38 of the Act entitled ''Afi Aot to provide revenue, equalize du¬
ties, and snoourage the industries of the United States, and for oihe
J slsned by the taxpayer and will remain in a ffept for a"^
witMn aspiration of the statutSfjM limitatic
within vdiioh assessments of taxes may be made for the vear nt
THE EDISOH PORTLAKD C0.IEKT CQMPAUY
President,
Commissiondi
(ting adjourned.
Sedretaryi
|C175 92109 1/23/26 1 0
0.00 Th9 Jalte Oompaij
0.00 Jriiaan R. jiiu,r
0.00 Farrell pual Oo.
0.00 R.y.Brovm Oo.
3.00 Sltnak Fuel co[
iici76 Oontraot 1/1/26 Baiting for yaat; ,1926-listad 40 , 000.1
S',/ ' ■ '
SC177 '* 1/1/25 Baiting for year 1925-list8ii
|i0178 " 2/I6/25 Cleaning ai repairing bags-listed
l|C179 92672 3/13/25 2 oarloads paper bags .^51. M. 10, 200. (
'jOlBO 92780 3/20/25 84 oars Bitu. Coal 1.10 T. 4,620.(
10181 92781 3/20/2542 ’• » "• 1.10 2,310.C
10182 92782 3/20/25 100 ’• " " 1.10 6,500.C
50183 92783 3/20/25 114 » « " 1.09 6,213.C
iiC184 92887 3/30/25 3 62' Rotary Stono Dryers 12,000. C
' (applying against Construction order ^63)
.0185 92894 3/31/25 2 oarloads Paper Bags $51. M. 10,200.0
Mr. Cloos than presented orders #63 and 64 for Hew Oon-
lotlon and Alterations as follows!
" ®2ft. Rotary Stone Dryers, 00m-
f ^ - 100 ton par hr. Oapaei
totlf building foundation, etc., as per spaoifioationsi the
total Qxponaitura not to exceed .J44,155.00j
■ materials required to extend our
?oTvda I?? ! r-’? No. 5), Extanding conveyors 103 to
ex?anLtu^«\,' f °tl>ar equipnent ; total
expenditure not to axoeed $25,245.15, (As par spaoifioations) .
jjaddlng that the purpoi
Iineraupon on notion regularly made and saoonded, the
following resolution was unaninously adopted:'
be a.^1he^f;e‘^e^ebv' Corporation
New Constrwtion a^f with certain
with orders #63 and 64 “HI* in aooordanoa
and filed wiUi the "er’ which have bean numbered
i.ations H^s c!586^:^rm^ as Author-
tha following.. ’ ^®aP®oti''9ly. and providing for
#63 - Purchase and Installation of 3 - 6ft. x 62ft. Rotary
Stone Dryers, oorapleta with all gearing, tires. Idlers,
also 1 - 100 ton par hour capacity elevator, steel build-,
ing foundation, etc., as par speoifiiod details; total
expenditure not to exoaed .$44,166.00,
#64 - Purchase and installation of all materials iraquired to
extend our present Stone Stora.ge (Building No. 5}; extend-
ind conveyors 103 to 105 with all material feeders, drives
and other equipment, as. per. specified details, total ex¬
penditure not to exceed $25,245,15.
Mr. Oloos submitted a list of memberships in various
organizations which were considered desirable to oa^ry during the year
1925, and requested the approval of the Board thereto.
On motion regularly made, seconded and by unanimous
Ive vote, the followii^ resolution was adopted!
RSSOLTRD, that the Board of Directors of this Corpora¬
tion does hereby approve of the memberships held' on behalf
of The Edison Portland Oement Company for the year 1925,
ad follows:
Organization
_._Raprasontativa
R. A. tSbtzler
A. .0. Bruff
Deal OolfClub
V7astohestar Blltmoro Country Club
Engineers Club it
Engineers Club V,'. D. Cloos
Ameridan Society for Testing Materials,
‘ .Boston Chamber of. Commerce
Massachusetts Highway Association,
Contractors Association of Philadelphia, J. H. French
Hew York Credit Man's Association, J. 0. la Rue
Newark Athletic Club H. F. V/ight
. Traffic Club of New York g. l. Perris
Building Trades Bsployars Association, Company
Anerioan Concrete Inst. it
National Safety Council, P. E. Sandt
Merchants Association of Hew York Company
Association of Hi^way Officials of (Charles Edison - Oo.
North Atlantic States, (N. D. Cloos
Portland Cement Association, Company Approx,^
$175.00
165.00
100.00
100.00
15.00
25.00
5.00
100.00
25.00
50.00
27.50
40.00
50,00
40.00
50.00
] 50.00
2.00
■60000,00
Total-
561019. SO
. Mr. Cloos submitted a lease .covering the New York office
Fifth
I, for t\
May 1, 1925 at $5,400.00- per yeaz
from the Ha insurance Company Salamanara;
tion regularly raada, saoo
RESOLVED, that the lease presented at this meeting,
under which The Edison Portland Cement Company leases cer¬
tain premises on the tenth floor of the Winfield Building,
4o9 Fifth Are., New York City, from the Reinsurance Com¬
pany Salamandra of Copenhagen, Danmark, (lieinal & Tthmple,
Inc., L'.S.Managers) , for two years, from May 1, 1935 to
April 30, 1937, at a rental of $5,400.00 per year, be and
the same is hereby approved; and the action of the proper
officers of this corporation in executing said lease, a
■copy of which has been numbered and filed with the Secre¬
tary of the Corporation as Authorization Ko. C189, be and
is hereby approved and ratified.
8 years ended 3/38/30 and 3/28/31, and it w
raial approval of the Board.
rmativa vote, the following resolution vi-as' adopted:
this the.propep officers of
vniL. executing an Income and Profits Tax
approved an!l®ra?i“isS
"February 31, 1925.
aCOME ADD wiryia
(for taxable yoars ended prior, to March d, 1931.)
Eavenue iaw3"lhrB!iaon°Portland'’c^^°f®o°^ existing Internal
Orange, Ksw Jersey, aw the ^ Company, a taxpayer of
hereby waive the time^resorihr^^r^?"®*^ internal Revenue
“ant of the amount of inerma making any assess-
aota, This waiver of the time for making any asaessaiant as
aforesaid shall remain in effeet until Daoember 3i, 1926, and
shall than expire except that if a notice of a deficiency in
tax is sent to said taxpayer by registered mail hoforo said
date and (1) no appeal is filed therefrom with the United
States Board of Tax Appeals then said date shall be extended .
sixty days, or (2) if an appeal is filed with the said Board
then said date shall be extended by the number of days between
the date of mailing of said notioa of dafioienoy and the date
of final dooision by said Board. -
The Edison Portland cement Company
laxpayc.n,
(seal) By- Charles Edison, vi°® President.
Thera being
further businas!
raaatl*'® adjourned.
MINU'CES OP 'ME ANNUA 1 MEETING OP THE STOOJffiOIDERS OF
3HE EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY
Held, pursuant to notioo, Prlday, May IS, 1926, at IsSO o'olook
t the prinoipal office of the corporation, Edison Laboratory, comer
le Avenue and Valley Road, V.bst Orange, N.'J.
In the absence of the regular Chairman, the meeting was called to
md presided over by Mr, Henry lanahan, who was appointed Chaliman pro
On motion by Mr. W. H. Meadoworoft
seconded by Mr. H. P. Miller,
the reading of the roll of the stockholders was dispensed with, the Seore- 4
tary, Mr. H. H. Eckert, being instructed to make note of the stockholders •
present and the proxies presented, with the followiig result:-
STOCKHOLDERS PRESENT IN PBSSON ^
Lanahan, Henry
I Meadoworoft, W. H
j Millar, Harry P.
Miller, John V.
Arbogast, Lois G.
Arbogast, Ralph
Baird, David
mSTOCKHOLDERS RgPRESSHTSD BY PROXY
Brewster, Roberta
Brown, Henry P.
Bruff, Albert C.
Buck, Daniel - Estate
Campballi Winfield S.
Carroll, Win. (j.
Crane, Theron I,
I Davidson, J. H. , m-
Dyar, Pranic L. • ,v
Edison, Hina Miller
Edison, Thomas A,
Elkin, Adda Prothero
Fable, J?rederiok A.
Felton, Edgar 0.
Funk, Marlon Thompson
Gamer, 3, Carl
Gummey, Mary Magarge
Gunmay, John S,
Harper, Jessie Cornell
Harper, Vto. Henry
Hlrd, Allan M.
Holland, Eugenia F.
Honell, Maude H,
Hoag, Anns 3. -
J, Henry Soattergood, Trustee
Janvier, Valter - Estate of
Jordan, Augustus W. -
Admin, ror Walter Jordan
Kunkel, Beverly W.
LaDow, Mary E,
Mallory, Mary R.
Mallory, Vihlter 3,
Martin, Adalins M.
Masters, Georgs
Masters, Jessie W.
Masters, William - Estate of
George Masters, Executor
Matthiau, John P. - Estate of
Philadelphia Trust Co’, , Trustee
McCarthy, Estate of Felix
McFarland, James P>
Miller, E, Clarence
Morse, Alice J,
Morse, Francis G, - Estate of
Eugene L, Morse, Executor
Moss, Henry H,
O'Heill, William C.
Ott, John P,
Parsons, Katharine F,
Philadelphia Trust Co,, Trustee
under will of Constance M,Gummc
Pilling, Catherine Ross .
Filli:®, W, S.
‘ Porter, Georgiana W.
Raid, Vailard P,
Reilly, Brook & Co.
Ross, S, J.
Scattergood, Alfred G,
Soattargood, J, Henry
Scattergood, Margaret) j, Henry
Soattargood, Maria C,) Soattar-
Sbhlvaly, Yale R. - Tj
Schmidt, p, W,
Serrill, Vin, J.
Shaw, William p, '
Shelmardina, Vln, ]
Slbel, Wn, H, '
Slraklns, Eva J.
aisler, Rebeooa H.
Smith, D, 0, Whar1
I D. 0, W. amith,
Staniforth, Annie
Stlrk, William H.'
Thompson, T, Masoi
Thompson, J, w,
■pillard, Oswald G,
Whies, Ploranoe Morse
Warren, Arthur P,
White, Harry
W'llson, James C,
Wolhert, Charles E,
360
' 200
200
■ 70'
19869
■ 10
24
125
ton - Estate of
2nd, Executor
Total represented by proxy
191847
•191857
.38262__23010R
the stock Issued and
standing being - rapres
Iholders thereof oithei
filed with the Seoi
|ing, togethes
proof of
stockholder
the corporation at It
Millej
the meeting until May asth at llsOO A,M,
On motion made by Jir. H. y. Millar and saoondad by Mr. W. II.
ioworbft, tha maating was adjourned (pursuant to the provisions of
By-laws) until May 28th, 1925 at 11:00 A.M. ' Th i s , mot ion was unani-
jly carried by the votes of all those present in parson, and by proxy.
The Seoratary was than instruotad to insert in the Minute Book,
the purpose of raforanoa, the following papers;
1. Copy of Eotioe of the meeting and’proof of the servioe
thereof.
■^2. form of proxy '
' On motion made by Mr. W. H. Meadoworoft and seconded by Mr.
'. Miller, the meeting adjourned.
. and approved
Seoratari'
Mrs. Ethel Molfaal Hughes, Hiver Bank,
Kdgawater Park, N.J. (a stookholdar
of the corporation) was present prior
to tha calling of tha annual meeting
of stockholders but loft before the
meeting was formally called to order.
OCUNOT OF ESSEX
H. H. EOKERr, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he Is the Secre¬
tary of THE EDISOir I’ORIIAIID OEUEOT OOMEiinr, a corporation of the State of New
Jersey; and that on the firstday of May, 1925, he oaused a notice of the annual
iting of the stooldiolderB of said corporation, a copy of which is annexed here-
iealed envelope, postage prepaid, addressed to each of the
itooldiolders of record of said corporation at hi!
her address
peered upon the records of the corporation.
Subscribed and sworn to before r
this day of May. 1925.
Notary Public for State of New Jersey
My Commission expires July,.8, 1929
The annual, meeting of the Stockholders of The
Company will be held on Friday, May is, igas, at 1:30
cipal office of'the Corporation, Edison Laboratory, comer
Valley Road, West Orange, New Jersey, for the purpose
Directors and receiving and acting upon the reports of the officers
transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
MIHOTES OP (EHE ADJOUHEED ABiniaL MEETlIfG OP THE STOCKHOLDEHS O:
IHHE EDISOH POHTLAIffi CUffilST COUPAira'. v/
Tha annual maetiig of the at oolsholders adjourned from
Pi’iday, May 15, 1925, was continued at the principal office of tha Cor¬
poration, Edison laboratory, corner lalce side Avenue and Talley Hoad,
Orange, H. J., at 11:00 o'clock a,m, on Thursday, May 28, 1925.
The meeting v/as called to order and presided over by the
President, Mr. Charles Edison.
On motion by Mr. H. P. Miller, seconded by Ur. .VJn. H.
Headoworoft, the read/of the roll of the stoolcholders was dispensed
Ho, of Sharos
Common Prafeirad ToSl
majority of the stock Issued and outstandli^ being represented by the
jholders thereof either In person or by proxy.
The proxies presented were ordered filed with the Seoretaiy*
Shaw, ffilllam P.
Shelmerdlne, VJn. H.
Sibel,' Vin. H.
Siraklns, Eva J.
Sisler, Hebeooa H.
Smith, Est. of D, U. Tiharton,
Staniforth, ^nie li.
Stirk, V/illiam H.
Thompson, T. Ilason
Thompson, J. V/.
Villard, Oswald G.
\;hles, Elorenco Horse
T/arren Arthur P.
Vhita, Harry
V/llson, James C.
V/olbert, Charles E,
Vi'oodwud, Margaret E.
tethi'Est of Charles H,
Bromley, Joseph H.
Taylor, Florence H. •
H. F. miler
Totals- -
_4S_
41
193870 59S88 233756
The Minutes of the meeting of the stooldiolders held Kay 15,
1925, of viiioh this meeting is a continuation, ;Were read and approved.
The transfer and stock book of the Corporation, togother
v/ith a full, true and complete list in alphabetical order of the stock¬
holders entitled to vote at the ensuii^' election, v/ith the address of
each and the number of sharos held by each, were produced and remained
duriiB the election open to Inspeotiqn.
On motion by Mr. J. V. Hiller, seconded by Hr. Frederick
P. Ott, a-nri hy unanimous affirmative vote, the reading of the minutes of
jthe previous annual meeting of the stockholders was dispensed with.
Messrs. Frederick P. Ott and^ I.
being a candidate for the office of Director) v
. Vihlker (neither of them
re appointed by the
?reBidant as Inspectors of Eleotic
On motion Ijy Mr. Vto'. H. Keadoworoft, and saoonded by
i: Hr. I. I. Crana, Kessrs. Theron I. Crana, Charles Edison, Thomas i
i!
a Vfa. H. lilaadovraroft, Harry P. Miller, V/illard P. Reid, Vta. H. shaln
ii
|i Henry lanahan and John V. Miller vrare nominated for Directors of t
0 hold office for the ensuing ye£
Ho other nominations having been made, i
oondad by Mr. Hoadoworoft t
stoolcholders, the Secretary
the previous annual meeting of the stooKholders on May 16, 193 4;
1 motion by Mr. Ott, seconded by I’lr. tonahan, the following resolu-
HE301VED, that the acts of the Directors and Officers
on behalf of the Coi^oration as set forth in the Minutes
of the Directors' meetings held since the previous annual
meeting of the stockholders on May 16, 1934, be and the
same are hereby approved, ratified and oonfiimed.
During the balance of the hour that the polls were re-
luired to be kept open, Mr. Charles Edison read the annual report sub¬
mitted by Lybrand, Ross Bros, i Montgomery, our auditors, 'shov/ing the
results Of operations attained during the year 1924. This report showed
e net earnings, after deducting all interest charges, to be $259, 298. £
on sales of 2,184.343 barrels, as compared with the previous year's
earnings of $iio.911.oo on sales of 2,004,816 barrels of cement. During
193
1924 the company's current position was improved 3453,042.00, after
expenditures of 3176,811.00 for plant improvements.
Mr. Charles Edison then presented a report on contemplated
improvements to the plant, and explained that the future policy of the
company's affairs anticipated spending only such amounts for plant improve¬
ments as the earnings would peimit. The plan contemplated expenditures
of about $1,000,000.00 spread, over approximately the next three years.
Mr. Edison discussed improvements made in the oonpany's
personnel; Mr. C. B. English had been engaged as Plant Manager and Mr. '
George C. Wilsnaok as Chief Chemist and Combustion Engineer.
I The poll, having remained open at least one hour, was
i closed and the Inspectors presented their report in writing shov/ing that
the 'following gentlemen received the number of votes set opposite their
respective names:
• Name
Theron I. Crana
Charles Edison
Thomas A. Edison
Tta. H. Meadoworoft
Harry P, Millar
Willard P. Reid
nn. H. Shelmerdine
Henry lanahan
John V. Miller
I The President thereupon declared the above named gentlemen
duly elected Directors of the Corporation to hold office until the next
annual meeting, or until their successors shall have been elected and
q.ualified.
T
Secretary was then instructed to insert in
minute
SIATB OP HEW JERSEY )
) SS:
COUNTY OP ESSEX )
H. H. ECKERT, Ueins duly sworn, deposes and says that he is the
Secretary of THE EDISOII EORTLAITB OEUEHT COUPAirY, a corporation of the State of
New Jorseir; and that on the 18th day of Kay, 1925, he caused a notice of the
adjournment of the annual mooting of the stoohholdors of said corporation, a
copy of which is annexed hereto, to be mailed in a sealed envelope, postage
prepaid, addressed to each of the stockholders of record of said corporation
at his or her address as the same appeard upon the records of the Corporation.
Subscribed and swpi'n to before mo
this of Hayj 1925.
' Notary Public for State of New Jersey -
My Commission expires July 8, 1929
To the Stockholders of
THE EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY:
For your informotion, you are hereby notified that, pursuant to the provisions
of the By-laws, the annual meeting of the Stockholders of The Edison Portland ■
Cement Company, caUed for Friday, May 18tli, 1025, was, by vote of those pres¬
ent, adjourned until May 28th, 1025 at eleven o’clock A. M,, at which time the
meeting will be continued at the principal office of the corporation, Edison Labora¬
tory. corner of Lakeside Avenue and Valley Road, West Orange, New Jersey.
Very truly yours,
H. H. ECKERT,
Secretary.
PROXY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That I, the subscriber, do hereby constitute and appoint Mr. Charles Edison or
Mr. H, F. Miller my true and lawful attorney in my. name, place and stead, to vote
upon all the stock of The Edison Portland Cement Company owned by me or standing
in my name, as my proxy, at the annual meeting of the stockholders of the said Corporation
to be held at the principal office of the Corporation, Edison Laboratory, comer Lakeside Avenue
and Valley Road, in the Town of West Orange, State of New Jersey, on May I5, 1926,
at one thirty o’clock P. M. of said day, or on such other day as said meeting may thereafter
be held by adjournment or otherwise, according to the number of votes I am now or may
be then entitled to cast, hereby granting the said' attorney full power and authority to act for me
and in my name at the said meeting or meetings, in voting for Directors of the said Corporation or
Ihomas A. Edison'
Charles Edison
W> B. Cloos
Al'bort 0. Bruff
Hajmond A. Ifetzler
C. S. milianis, Jr.
Harry F. Millar
H. H. Eokart
Henry lanahaai
G. J. Schultz
J. C. LaHue
n. H. Allen
P. A. Sinclair
F. 0. Erwin
- Chairman of the Board of Diroetors
- President
- Vioe President and General. Manager
- Vioe President and Manager Hew England Bistrloi
- yloo President and Manager Haw York Bistriot
- Trioe President in .dhaige of Purchases
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- General Counsel
- Assistant Treasxu'er
. - Assistant Treasurer and Credit Manager
- Assistant Treasxwer
- Assistant Secretary
- Assistant Secretary
jthe Jhiladelphia Office. Miss Mary A. loughery, was about to leave our
jemploy, it would be necessary to authorize . her successor. Miss K. J.
Iloughery. to sign chocks dravai on the "Philadelphia Sales Office Account"
with the Bank of Horth America and Trust Company.
asularly made and seconded, the following resolu-
[jtion was unanimously adopts
carried in its account ^own Corporation,
Account", in the RnTiv nf Sales Office
Hiiladelphia, Pa.-^ovld!^*? imerioa and Trust Company,
Loughery nor M^ j.^Sel^Fren^7®"'R aoither Mi^K. J.
0. ^0 - to the oX
adopted by the°Boarrof Bi^^otL*”^ s^ersedes the resolution
jvhloh grantod authoritj ?o ms^L^v 1924 (#c-162).
. «.io. „ .n.
submitted
for ooal and cement bags, copies of said orders being then
and read.
kuth. Order
On motion regularly -made and seconded, the following
h was unanimously adopted:
HESOL'VEB, that the action of the proper officers of
this Corporation in oisouting certain pui-ohase orders for
ooal and cement bags, be a nd is hereby approved and rati¬
fied, copies of said orders haviiig bean numbered and filed
with the Secretary of this Corporation, and providing for
purchases a s follows:-
C-192 93253 4/28/25 5000
■— - -- 4000
1000
C-196 93601
lo-191 93252 4/28/25 5000 tons Bit. Coal $1.25l §6250.00- Buftner.COal Co.
. /-. /-_ 6250.00- Farrell Fuel Corp.
1.25 5000.00- E.Y.Brown Coal Co.
. . 1.25 125C.00- Ardean R. Miller
C-195 93600 5/28/25 250U Cloth Bags 161. OOM 40250.00- The Riegol Sack Co.
. 162,0011 32400.00- Bemis Bros. Bag. Co.
Coal 1.25 1875.00- H.H.lineaweaver &Co-
" 1.25 1875.00- Eastern Coal & Coke
" 1.25 3750.0C- H.Y.Brovm C.Co. {Co-
. » 1.25 3750.00- Sitnek Fuel Ce.
" 1.25 3750.00- Farrell Fuel Coup.
Hr. Cloos then requested the approval of the Board to
t Construction and Alterations Order ^65 covering a proposed packing
bag cleaning house installation at an estimated cost of §61,796.20,
and he then presented and read a copy of the' order, together v/i-th an
Estimate Sheet showing the. details of the installation.
On motion regularly made and seconded, tne following
resolution was unanimously adopted:
RESOIiVEB, that the proper officers of this Corpora- ... ' -
tion be and they are hereby authorized Jg.prooeed with
the Eroposed Packing and Bag Cleaning/Installation at a
janOTES OP A MEETING OP THE BQAW) OP DIEECTORS OP
THE EDISCN PCETLAHD CEMENT COMPANY.
j Haia Priflay, July 17, 1925, at 11:30 o'olook a.m., at the
principal office of the Corporation, West Oraiga, N. j,
I Prasant; . Charlaa Edison, Eraaidantj
^ Thomas A* Bilaony
Harry P. milor,
* ! Henry Lanahan«
i .John V. Millar, .
! Wb. H. Maadoworoft, Directors;
i H. H. Eokart, Saoratary; ■
i W. D. CloOB, Vice President and
i ' General Manager.
! i'
I :| The meeting was called to order and presided over hy
j the President, Mr. Charles Edison.
The minutes of the meet jng held June 3, 1925, were read
! I and approved.
Mr. Charles Edison referred to a report which he read at
the Annual Meetiig of the StooMioldors held May 28, 1925 (See page #193 of
this hook), wherein he outlined a contemplated program of expenditures for
improvements totalling $1,000,000.00 to ha spread oyer approximately the .j
next three years.
Mr. Edison stated that one of the items included in the above
I program consisted of the erection of a new hag house and packing stations
with the equipment, grading and track work incidental thereto, estimated to
cost not over $226,000.00. The work contemplated hy this plan may he
separated under the geiural headings -
1. Grading and ^raok Work.
2.. Erection of Bag House and Paokli^ Stations.
'3. Equipment of Bag House, and Packing Stations.
Vhen the entire proposition had been completed, it was
estimated that the saving reaidting from the Improvement would amount to-
$63,000. per year.
!j Mr'. Siison stated that while all the work under the three
j| headings would not be carried through at once, he desired to have the
jj Board of Directors appropriate the sum of $225,000.00 to cover the entire
|| project. He requested this, with the understanding that as each of the
I three divisions of the project were taken up for execution, a speoifio
II authorization of the Board would be obtained. In this oonneotion he added
I that at a meetiig of the Board held June 3rd, 1925, an authorizatiin was
j! passed to spend §61,796.30 to o
- arading and Track Work.
1 a later date, another authorl
jl-zation will be obtained v*en the woi* is ready to be started.
I On motion regularly made, seconded and by unanimous
j affirmative vote, the followiig resolution was adopted-
!
I St^this'^^Ho
the general headiigs of - ' ° divided under,
o/ i* fading and Track V*rk.
j: ” ’’“Vk is commenced thereon.
Uoauction company, oaliw ^ Public Service '
F-:
ll ®=ti™ate(§67.322 00)
I Of the saving, and th« ' ^6^
“'i contractor 25^. ' : .
) in executing said contract.
Mr. Charles Edison then requested ratification of his action
On motion regularly made, seconded and by unanimous
3te, the following resolution was adopted:.
■ RESOIiTfED, that the action of Mr. CSiarles Edison,
President, in executing on behalf of The Edison Port-
land Cement Company, a certain contract, dated Jtaly 2,
1925, with the Public Service Production Company,
#80 Park Place, Newark, N. J., providing for the erec¬
tion of a bag house and three packing stations, as par
our specif ioatioM, at. an estimated cost of §67,322.00,
plus 10^ commission (§6,732.00), making a total e:5)endi-
ture of $74,054.00, all in accordance with the teims aid:
conditions contained in said contract, be and is hereby
approved and ratified; a copy of said contrast having
been numbered and filed with the Secretary of this Cor¬
poration as Authorization No. C-20S.
Mr. Cloos requested ratification of the action of the
proper officers of the Corporation in executing an order with The Jaite
Company for three carloads of paper bags, in accordance with contract
On motion regularly made, seconded and by unanimous
affirmative vote, the following resolution mbs adopted:
BESQLTED, that ths Mtion of the proper officers of
The Edison Portland Cement Company in executing a certain
order, #94056, dated Jtme 29, 1925, with The Jaite Company,
Jaite, Ohio, be and is hereby approved and ratified, a
copy of said order haviig been numbered and filed with the
Secretary of this Corporation as Authorization No. C-203,
and providizg for the purchase of:
Quantity and Material: 3 carloads (approx. 300,000)
. Jaite puncture and waterproof Edison paper valve bags.
Total Expenditure: Not to exceed §15,300.00
in accordance with contract dated December 31, 1924, and
expiring December 31, 1925.
further husiness, the
:ing adjourned.
Seoretary,
THE EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY
DEALER CONTRACT NO .
THE EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY, hereinafter eelled the SMcr
agrees to sell and
hereinafter eaUed the Buyer, agrees to buy
barrels of EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT fof
87G lbs, net) in clotli bags. ^
in paper bags.
CEMENT (on new eurrent business)
,.Lhag“”“earload 0"b^ “"y- -f
base freight rate to apply. ' Northampton
fax'to'belor Government trnnspertatien
bags wLi arf^t reenable SldLlrT"* «‘o P“PO'
of hreahage and resultant ll'of eement
quantities suilielent to provide for deliveries to the Xoaral,?' M
the Seller, or other contingencies not under its eont.^T f ^ other customers of
portation, any one or more of which slmll ,t«t h “ny delays in trans-
delivery of said cement at or from the Sciier’s nfant^ tlie manufacture, shipment or
option and by notice in writinTto ““soo (»‘ the Seller'.
contract may be immcdiatciy reduced or ^o'iver under this
Imrcundcr shali he reduced in quanmv bv ‘''“t ^'“vorios
in the Seller: output due to sTelLeontoneL™™"^ proportionate to the reduction
ScHcr wdl not be responsible for loss or damage to cement n
condition of cLent “oi^sekage w®ien‘ kaded™rea^^^^^^
Place of Dclivcryi In loaded cars on D L & W n R t ' l. It ^ '
Claims for loss or damage will t ,
railroad agent’s acknowledgment “=“1 record and
accompanied by original receipted freight t‘u. “ver-eharge must be
Jko Seiier shall have the option or right at any time after the
contract. Such option or riglit slmll be a •“ ^““varies on this
ment, and may be exercised at anv time one, applicable to each sliip-
dehveries were reduced or eaneeLZd™?he nror-‘‘’“‘ff"‘^ to whether or not
All railroad and lighterage , P-^Sraphs.
tion shall he settled for and borne“byBu'i,er ^estina-
— * •» p»,.«T .1
wS 2ha“;fZSd‘’° “ ohirgeTf “f
_^oycr agrees to pay at
in which sai'dlernVZ-aS^^^^^^^
and I t on *" “>
Should Buyer sell any of the bags bearing EDISON brand or otherwise disnose of
Hiem to any person or persons other than EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT COM-
toposed of.""'""'’’ P”’’ '>"6 or ,
afttlZg r C l, ® C .roeponsibiRty of Buyer sliaU become impaired or un¬
satisfactory to Seller, the Seller reserves the right to require payments in advance
or satisfactory security or guarantee that invoices wlU be paid when due.
Neller reserves tlio righ to at any time cancel uniiUed portions of tliis contract or
order, Buifer rcraninlng liable for oil unpaid accounts for material delivered hereunder.
The EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT to bo shipped hereunder is when shipped
to conform m every respect to speeiiioations of the United States Government, or
standard spccificntions for PORTLAND CEMENT as adopted by The American
society for TesUng Materials when tested by methods of testing recommended by
the American Society of Civil Engineers, but Seller cannot be responsible fb^
improper use of cement, therefore, will not guarantee finished work ^
Executed by the parties hereto this
THE EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY.
Vice-Pre.ideni and Dutrioi Manager.
This contract shall not be binding upon The Edison Portland Cement Company unless and until approved
m writing at the OiBce of the company. New York, N. Y., by its Vice-President and General Manager, and its
Vice-President
General Manager.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
hereunder gliall Se reduced in ' - ‘ .. . ®
and Conditions noted on the back he
:QRDER
■ ' . .. . . Order No.
Address . . •
. .
TO EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY
QUANTITY: Please enter our Order for Cars . jaom^
Barrels "»
BDISON PORTLAND CEMENT
I’niCE: , ,,
( To be the current market price for EDISON CEMENT at time of shipment)
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Edison Portland Cement Company Records
Stockholders and Directors Minutes (1925-1929)
This volume contains minutes from meetings of the stockholders and
board of directors for the period August 1 925-August 1 929. The front cover is
stamped "The Edison Portland Cement Company Volume 6." The book
contains 200 numbered pages and an index. Several unnumbered pages have
been inserted into the book.
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THE BOilBl) OP BmECTORS OP
THE BDIS m PCETLAHD CEMENT OOEPiUY ^
the principal’ office of the Corporation, Vfest Orange,
Present:
Charles fflison, PresiCent;
Thomas A. Edison,
Henry Lanahan,
John V. Miller,
Wn, H. Meadoeoroft, Bireotors;
H. H. Eckert, Secretary;
V/, B. Cloos, Vice President and
General Manager,
The meeting mas called tc order and presided
President,
Charles Edison,
Mr, Charles Edison annoimoed with regret that he had accepted the resigna¬
tion of Mr, G, J, Schultz as Assistant Treasurer of the Corporation, effec¬
tive as of Septemher
lostod that the Vice Pres
chases be authorized to execute an order with the Bethlehem Steel Company
cover the furnishing and erection of all structural steelwork.
aoobrdMoe with plans
trestle
timber construction fo:
and specifications submitted by Mr. C, C, Veimeule, Civil Bigineer, at a cost
of $35,944,00 complete, plus Whatever charge is made neoessa^ by any work
ordered by us in connection With the furnishiig and placi:^ of concrete work
or the removal of any old steel at the orusherhouse vfliioh is to be done on a
cost Plus BO55 basis; it being understood that the total expenditure of the
entire project is not to exceed $37,244,00,
idad and by unanimous affiima-
On motion regularly^
2
, the following
jolution vas adopted:
j that Mr. 0. S. VTHliaras, Jr., Vico Proaldoat
in charge of Purchaaea, be and he ia hereby authorized to
ozeouto on behalf of The Ediaon Portland Cement Company, a
certain order, #94432, dated July 30, 1925, with Bethlehem
Steel Co., Bethlehem, Pa., a copy of which haa been numbered
and filed with the Seeretaiy of this Corporation as Author¬
ization Bo. 0-206, and providing for:-
Pumishing and erection of all structural steelwork,
track work and timber oonstruotion for a new trestle at our
Mill, Hew Village, H. J., as per plans and specifications
of Mr. C. 0. Vermeule, 0. E., 38 Park Bow, Hew York City,
at a cost of $35,944.00 complete, plus ivhatever charge is
made necessary by any work ordered by us in connection with
the furnishing and placing of concrete work or the removal
of any old steal at the' orusherhouse which is to be done on
a cost plus 5055 basis; it bei:^ understood that the total
expenditure of the entire project is not to exceed $37,244.00
all in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in
HmOTES OP A MEETING OF THE BOARD OP DIHECTOES OP
THE EDISON PORTLAND CIHEHT COMPANY
Held Monday, September 21st, 1925, at eleven-thirty o 'oloolc A.M. at
the principal office of the corporation. West Ora:®a, H. J,
aresentj Charlss Edison, President;
Thomas A. Edison,
Henry Lanahan,
Harry P. Miller,
John V. lUller,
Bin, H. Headoworoft, Directors;
H. H. Ebkart, Secretary;
W. E. Cloos, Vice President and
General Manager.
The meeting was called to order and presided over by the President,
Mr. Charles Edison.
The minutes of the meeting held Ax:gust 20th, 1925 were read and ap¬
proved,
Mr. Charles Edison stated that he had aooepted the resignation of
Hr. F. A. Sinclair as Assistant Secretary of the corporation, effective Octo¬
ber 1st, 1925.
At Mr. Charles Edison's reoonraendation and on motion regularly made
seconded and unanimously carried. Hr. E. H. Philips was elected Assistant
Treasurer of the corporation, replacing Hr. G., J. Schultz who resigned as of
September 1st, 1925, and Mr. J. P. Doig was aleoted Assistant Secretary of
the ooiporation, replacing Mr. P. A. Sinclair, . . .
, Mr. H. F. Hiller, Treasiu'er, stated that Hr. Thomas A. Edison now
holds twepty notes of The . Edison Portland Cement Company in the amount of
$100,000.', totalling $2,000,000., bearing interest at ij, par annum and fall-
'
r 30th, 192B. In IIS'! paymant, Mr. Edison has offered tO;
for one yaar, aooepting similar notes e:^irlns Septemhar 30t^
r therefore requested that the Board authorize and aEprove ;
1926. Ur. Hiller therefore requested tnau
the issuance to Mr. I. A. Mison of t-senty
is, totalling #2,000,000., hea:
i expiring Septemhar 30th, 1926,
seconded and unanimously carried, the
follo’.ving resolution was adopted -
’.WEREAS, Hr. Thomas A. Edison now holds twenty (20) notes
VMEREAS, Hr. Thomas A. Edison now noias wanuy \tivi noses
of The Edison Portland Cement Company, .dated September let,
1924 in the amount of one hundred thousand dolla-s ($100,000.)
gaohj dollars (#2,000,000.) and expiring
AHD V/HHIEAS, in lieu of payment, Mr. Edison has offered,
to accept similar notes erpiring September SOth, 1926:
IfOV/, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the proper officers
of this corporation bo and they are hereby authorized, i®ea
the surrender for oanoellation by Mr. Thomas A. Edison of the
aforesaid notes now held by him, to issue to Mr. Thomas A.
Edison twenty (20) notes for one htindred thousand dollars-
(#100,000.) each, totalling tv;o million dollars (#2,000,900») »
dated September SO, 1925, payable September 30, 1926 and bear¬
ing interest at the rate of 6^ per annum payable monthly.
At the request of Hr. \'l. D. Cloos and on motion regularly made,
:ondad and unanimously carried, the following resolutions were adopted -
RESOLVED! that the Board Of Directors of The Edison Port¬
land Cement Co. does hereby approve and ratify the action of
its Vice Prosident in Charge of Purchases, Hr. C. 3. Williams,
Jr., in executing the follov/ing orders providing for the pur¬
chase of High Volatile Slaolc or lUne Run Coal for ’ Septanber,
1925 delivery, copies of whidi have been numbered and filed
vhth the Secretary of the corporation —
17 94795 Farrell Fuel Corporatio
18 94796 Vhitney & Kemmerer
19 94797 Century Coal Co.
LO 94798 R. Y, Brown Coal Co.
LI 94799 Sitnek Fuel Corporatioi
L2 94861 R. Y. Brown Coal Co.
L3 94862 Pursglove Coal Co.
L4 94864 Bertha Consumers Co.
3$1.30 #2730.00
1.25 1250.00
1.30 2730i00
1.30 2730.00
1.30 2730.00
1.30 3900.00
1.30 1950.00
1.30 1950.00.
EESOIiVEDi that the Board of Directors of The Edison Port¬
land Cement Co. does hereby approve and ratify toe action of
its Vice President in Charge of Purchases, Mr. C. S. Williams,
Jr., in executing under' date of September 9th, 1925,' a certain
order (#94923) with The Jaita Company, Jaite, Ohio, a copy of
.which has been numbered and filed with the Secretary as Author¬
ization No. 0-215, providing for the pui'chase of -
. Quantity and Material: 2 carloads (approximately 200,000)
■J- barrel Jaita Puncture i Water¬
proof Edison Paper Valve Cement
Price and Point of Delivery: #51.00 per M f.o.b. New Village, N. J.
Not to exceed #10,200.00.
Mr. Charles Edison stated t
meeting of the Portland Cement
Association held V/ednesday, itoy SOth, 1926,. the members had adopted a report
of their' Building Committee covering the erection of an Association building
in Chioago, Illinois and granting approval of their plan for financing this
This plan provided -that of the required funds -
#165,000. be taken from the present surplus
The members ware requested to subscribe their pro rata share of
these bonds, based on the ratio of their individual dues to the total dues
I Mr. Edison then presented and read a communication which ha had
received from Mr. W. M. Kinney, General Manager of the Association, under
lidate of September 11th, 1925, informing him that to finance 'the new Associ-
j'ation building, it was estimated that, in addition to the funds secured
- from inoraased dues aud surplus, there would he required a bond issue of
§375,000,, of which (The Edison Portland Canent Oonpany's share would ha
seconded ani unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted -
WiQEEAS, the Portland Cement Assooiation is about to issue
for the financing of their new Association building in Chicago,
Illinois, first mortgage bonds to the amount of §376,000., dated
October 1st, 1925; carrying interest at the rate of 6%i maturing
at the rate of §20,000. each year - October 1st, 1926, 1927, 1928,
1929, 1930 and 1931 - and §256,000. October 1st, 1932} oallaible
on any interest date in the reverse order of their maturities}
Am 'JVHStEAS, iSie Edison Portland Cement Company's pro rata
share of those bonds, based on the ratio of their dues to the
entire Association dues, is §6,000.}
HOW IHEREFCEE, BE IT EESOITED that the proper officers of
this corporation be and they hereby are authorized to subsorlbe
to the above bond i ssue in the name . of The Edison Portland Cement
Company to the extent of §6,000.00, a copy of this resolution
having been numbered and filed with the Secretary of the corpor¬
ation as Authorization Ho. C-217.
There being no further business, the m
regularly made and
aeoondedi the follov;ing roaolu-
tion vas unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the I'reasurer of this Company be and he i
is hereby authorized to investigate and report at the next i
Directors' meeting as to which of the outstanding securities J
of the Company might be purchased to the beat advantage as a $
means of utilizii:g the surplus oash available In the Company's j
Ireasury. |
Ur. Charles Edison then stated that on July 17, 1925, the I
Board of Directors appropriated $225,000.00 to cover the nev; Bag House and |
Packing Station projsct, which was divided under the following general j
headings- #1« Grading and Track Vbrk. |
#2. Erection of. Bag House and Packing Stations. ?
#3. Equipment Of Bag House and Packing Stations, j |
This appropriation vas made with the understanding that speoifioj author- j
izations be made when the work was ooinraenoad thereon.
Of the above, #2- Erection of Bas House and Packing Stations,
was authorized at the same maetiiSi and a contract executed with Public
Service Production Company to cover same at a total expenditure of $74,054.00.
Also, worlc had been started on #1 and #3, and he then pre- <
seated and read Construction Order #65, coveri:^ Cuts, Fills, Grading and i
Track V.ork at a total ejqienditure of $61,796.20 applying against #1; and [
Construction Order #68, covering Bag House liiohinery at a total ^pend- j
iture of -JHB, 892.90 applying against #3. Ur. Edison then requested the
Board's approval to these constrwtion orders, vdiioh would make the total •
expenditure authorized against the Bag House and Packing Station project ; >
$161,743.10. ■ . ■ . \
On motion regularly made and seconded, the follov/ing ;
resolution was unanimously adopted: • !
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of this cor- 5
poration does hereby approve the following Construction \
Orders, v/hich apply against the appropriation of $225,000.00
Construction Order #65 - covering Cost of Cuts', pills
Grading and Track Dbrk at a total expenditure of $61,796.;
Construction Order #68. - covering Bog House Haohinery and
installation thereof, at a total expenditure of $25,892.90.
Copies of said construction ordars(with Estimate Sheets
attached) have been numbered and filed v/ith the Seorotai’y
of the corporation as Authorization Ho. 0-225.
At the request of Ur. Cloos, on motion regularly made and
seconded, the follov/ing resolution was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of The Edison
Portland Cement Company does hereby approve and ratify the
action of Ur. C. S. Williams, Jr., Vice President in oharge
of Purchases, in executing the following orders for bituminous
coal, copies of said orders having been numborsi and filed
with the Secretary of this corporation -
Author. Order
Ho. Ho. _ Vendor _ gimntity _ Price Total
C-218
C-219
C-220
0-221
C-222
C-223
95231 Pittsburgh i Erie Coal Co.
95232 Elkins ihiol Company
95234 Bertha Consiuners Coal Co.
95235 R. 1, Brown Coal Co.
95236 H. H. Lineiweaver
95237 Farrell Fuel Corporation
-1000 tons Coal $1.30 $1300.00
Total Expenditure: -
A memorandum w&s presented from Ur. R. H. Allen of our Tax De¬
partment, stating that, at the request of the Treasury Department of the United
States, waivers had bean executed covering the audit of tax returns for the
fiscal years ended February 28, 1918, 1919, Februaiy 29, 1930 and Feb. 28,
1921; and he requested the Board's approval thereto.
On motion regularly made and seconded, the following resolu¬
tion vas unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of this corporation
does hereby approve and ratify the action ra
in executing Income and Profits Tax ''“vers follow-
ended Febr^mry 28(or 29) 1918,, 1919. 1920 and 1921, of the follow
ing form and tenor:-
niMurcuanoa of provisions of existing Internal Hevenua
wlLn Portland Camsnt Company, a taxpayer of Orange, i;. j.,
r;J rofmlldoLr of Internal Eevenua hereby v/aive the time pre-
^ribea by llw for maKing any assessment of the . smonnt of income, excess-
soribea oy i , taxas due under any return made by or on behalf
orsaid’ taxpayer for the year (or years ).^ - ^ ^ - _____
01 saia liBxw _ Bfts. or luider prior revenue acts.
undor v/aivor of tho time for making any assessment ■ as afore¬
said shall wmain in effect until Deoember 31, 1936, ^d shall then ex-
Dire except if a notice of a deficiency in tax is sent to said taxpayer
by re-i stored mail before said date and (1) no appeal is filed there¬
from with the Cnitod States Board of I’ax appeals than said, date shall
be extended sixty days, or (2) if an appeal is filed with said Board
then said date shall be extended by the number of days between tho date
of mailiiio' of said notice of defioiancy and the date of final decision
by said Board.
The Edison Portland i^eqient Company
By- Charles Edison, President,
is, the meeting adjourned.
thereby losins a day o
. Clbos alBO be authorized to aiga
on notion resularly made and saoondad, the followins
RESOLVED, that the resolution adopted by the Board
of DiMOtors on Uaroh 31. 1924. which granted authority
to Mr Thomas A. Edison. Chairman of the Board of Directors,
and Hr. Charles Edison, President, to sign D. 3. Govarment
bids and contracts, be and the same is hereby rescinded
and revoked, and
RESOLVED, that either of the following officers of
The Edison Portland Cement Company, namely Ur. Thomas A.
Edison, Chairman of the Board of Directors, or Mr. Charles
Edison, President, or Hr. W. D. Cloos, Vice President and
General Manager, bo and is hereby authorized. to sign, ,
on behalf of this oorporation, any hnd all bids submitted
to and contracts made with the Government of the United .
States of America, or any department, bureau or purchasing
office thorocf, and any and all guaranties and bonds re¬
quired in connection therewith,, and be’ it further
RESOLVED, that any such bids submitted, or contracts
made by any other representatives of this oorporation must,
without exception, be specifically authorized or approved
and ratified by the Board of Directors.
ubmitted a list- of memberships in various ,
sidered desirable for the corporation to carry j
requested the Board's approval thereto. j
rrly mads and seconded, the following
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of The Edison
Portland Oamant Company does hereby authorize the follow¬
ing memberships for the year 1926:-
IDaal Golf Club
V’estohester Biltmore Country Club
Engineers Club
mHUTE3 OP A lEEtllia op the BOAHd op BHEOIOHS op
■ IHE' EDISOH PORTLAliB OIMQii; OOMPAHY
aela Priday, Haroh 5, 1926, at UjOO o^olook a.in., at th,
prinoipal office of tha . corporation, V/ast Oraago, N- J.
Present! Oharlea Edison, prasidant;
Henry Laaalian,
. Harry p. Miller,
John V. 'Miller,
Vta. H. Meadovioroft, Diraetora;.,..
H. H. EoKert, Saoretarys '
W. S, cioos, 7ioa President and
general Manaser.
!l!he laeatins was called to order aJiii P'ssidad over tyur
Charles Edison, President.
Ihe Blnutas of the meeting held February i, 1926, voro
and approved.
Ur. Charles Edison stated that tbef® been a vaoaiiijy
the, Board of Bireotors since the death of Ur. I’* Held in Oetohg^^
1926; and ha then noainated Mr. Theodore M. Edison as Mrector to hold 0^^°°
until the next regular simual meeting or until bis successor shall poen
elected and , qualified. The nomination mas seconded by Mr. Harry p,
and by runaniraous. affirmative vote Ur. Theodore U- Edison was olaotod as P-
Director of the corporation.
At tha roqnest of Ur. Clooe, on motion regularly mado sjj(j
seconded, tha following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
HE3017ED* bhat the Board of Directors of The
Portland Cement Company does hereby bnd ratify tho
action of Ur. C- S. Williams, Jr., vice President
of Purohaaes, axoouting ^oHowinS “rdars ^d oontrast,^
copies of same having been numbered and filed with the Sooro.
taryof this corporation:- .1,
HESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of this corpora¬
tion does hereby approve the following Constmetion Orders,
applying against the Bag House and Packing Station appro¬
priation authorized July 17, 1935:-
er - Jan. 32, 1926 - Packing House l!aohinery{as speolfied)-$49,369.10
- Feb. 8, 1926 - Puller-Kinyon Conveying System to
Packing Stations (as specif ied) - 61.348.10
$110,717.20
Previous specific authorizations 'against this project- 161.743.10
$272.460.30
It is understood, however, that there v/ill be considerable
reductions in the cost of some of the previous authorizations,
and that the total actual expenditure against this project will
not exceed the original appropriation of $225,000.00,
Mr. Oloos stated that on April 28, 1925 the Board of Diroctors
■approved a Construction Order, #63, providli^ for the purchase and installa¬
tion of throe Rotary Stone Dryers complete at an estimated total expenditure
of $44,155.00; that the actual cost of this project had greatly exceeded this
lastimate; and that, therefore, a revised estimate and Construction Order had
bean prepared which showed .a total expenditure of $92,170.10, an increase of
!$48, 015.10. In explanation of this increased cost, Ur. Oloos then submitted
'and road a letter from 0. B. English, Plant Usnagar, which stated, among other
things, that the excessive cost was due principally to a number of changes ’
Lde in the construction and installation of the Dryers, elevators, etc. and ,
lally planned, but that these changes were expected to justify their cost in
that no repairs thereon should be required for many years.,
Ur. Cloos requested the Board's approval of this revised Con-
u motion, regularly made and seconded, the following resolu-
RE30LVED, that that portion of the resolution adopted
bv the Board on April 28, 1925, which authorized the pur-
ciase and installation of three Rotary Sto^ Dryers oon'Ptota
at a total expenditure of not exceeding $44,155.00, be a^
the same is hereby rescinded and revoked, and be it further
HESOLVED) that ths Board of Diraoiora of this cor¬
poration doos hereby approve the purchase and installa¬
tion of three 6 ft. X 63' Rotary Stone Dryers, complete
with all gearing, tires, idlers, elevators, building and
foundations, at a total expenditure not to exceed $92,170.10,
invaooordanoe with revised New Construction Order, dated
January 25, 1926, a copy of which has been numbered and
filed with the Secretary of this corporation as Authori¬
zation No. C-241.
l!r. Eckert read a memorandum from lar. C. S. 7/llliams, Jr. ,
Vice President in charge of Purchases, reciuesting authority to amend the
contract with The Bag Service Company (the extension of viiioh was ratified
at this meeting), by increasing the price for cleaning and repairing bags
I from $3.25 to $3.65 per thousand - this increase of 40^ per thousand being
I to cover said company's expenses for additional employees to meet our new
i requirements on inspeotii^ and sorting bags.
I On motion regularly made and seconded, the following
I resolution was unanimously adopted:
I RESOLVED, that lir. C. 3. Williams, Jr., Vice President
in charge of Purchases, be and ha is hereby authorized to
amend the contract with The Bag Service Company - as extended
for one year from February 16, 1926 4Authorization No. C-240)-
by increasing the price for cleaning and repairing bags from
*3.25 to $3.65 per thousand, in accordance with letter dated
Karoh 17, 1926 to The Bag Service Company.
Thera being no further business.
the meeting adjourned.
T.I.C.
'Fnilips acting on the hahalf of this corporation, the said agraeraont being
subject to ratification by the Board of Directors of this corporation; that
the original of the agreaMent is on file under the number Seven in the
General Protocol for the year 1926 in the Notarial Office luider the charge
|of Ortelio Poyo y Caravia, Abogado y Notario, Bnpedrado 34, Havana, Cuba,
Ur. Philips submitted a certified copy of said agreement
and also an English translation thereof, which were ordered to be filed
with the Secretary. Mr. Philips stated that' the original account had been
quite large, that it had been reduced by substantial payments and that he
was led to make this settlement because of the expense and difficulty of
litigation in a foreign country. He stated that, the agreement had been
approved by Mr. Charles Edison,' President of the corporation and by other
Directors whom ho had consulted and he asked for the formal approval and
ratification by the Board.
n duly made and seconded, the following resolution
certain agreement was made in Havana, Cuba
on April 2, 1926 between Isaac L. Harris and Edward G.
ri^ht^Vnrt in their own
ght, and E^ona H. Philips, as party of the second part,
orl-iire?^ -a Company, the
fLT on file under the number
haven in the General Protooel for the year 1926 in the wn
tarial Office under the charge of OrLurp^f y Lravif
Ahogado y Notario, Bnpedrado 34, Havana, Cuba° Li
Directors oHaidThe vr * that the Board of
hereby ratify and approva^3alfl°^'^^^”^ Cement Company does
a^ac^ hereby S^hS ^^^Pect,
Notary Public for the purpose of ratifying said agreement
and executing on behalf of this corporation in the Spanish
language any and all such documents as may be necessary for
this purpose and in the manner and form v/hioh said Second
Vice President in his judgment may deem best.
There beiig no further business, the meeting adjourned.
PROXY
NOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That I, the subscriber, do hereby constitute and appoint Mr. Charles Edison or Mr,
tme and lawful attorney in my name, place and stead, to vote upon all the stock of
fttland Cement Company owned by me or standing in my name, as my proxy, at the nr
ItKe stockholders of the said Corporation to be held at the principal office of tlie Corpor
Kxjratory, corner Lakeside Avenue and Main Street, in the Town of West Orange, 1
|s?y, on May SI, 1030, at one thirty o’clock P, M, (Daylight Saving Time) of said dnj
hep day ns said meeting may tlierenfter bo held by adjournment or otherwise, according
B o| votes I am now or may be then entitled to cast, hereby granting the said attorney fu
fcority to not for me and in my name at the said meeting or meetings, in voting for Dir
SsCorporation or ortherwise, and in the transaction of such otlier business as may come
ieting, as fully ns I could do if personally present, with full power of substitution and revc
»ting, as fully ns I could do if personally present, v
ratifying and confirming all that my said attorney or substitute mi
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto
f 1026,
it my hand and seal this —
j . IHE EDISON PORTLiHD OBIERT COMPAHY
I Held Tuesday. June 8, 1926, at 10,30 o'clock a.m., at the
I principal office of the corporation, isest Oran^, u. j.
Present, Charles Edison, President-
• ‘Ehomas A* Edison,
i; Henry I*anahan*j
ij Harry P. Miller,
j John V. Miller,
I VSn. H. Meadowcroft,
1 Theodore M. Edison, Directors)
H. H. Eckert, Secretary; >
W. D. Cloos, Vice President and j
General Manager,
The meeting was called to order and presided over by Mr.
Charles Edison, President,
The minutes of the meetings, held March 6th and May 20th, 1926,
Mr. Cloos stated that since starting the Bag House and Packing
Station project it had been naoeasary, in soma instances, to deviate from the
original plans and specifications, and that these changes will result in
One of the necessary changes from the original plan was a
change from the Ptdlar-Zinyon Conveying System to a Balt Conveying System,
The reason for this change is that the power reiuiremants for the Pullar-
Einydn system were so great that' this method had to be abandoned, and the
belt conveying system substituted.
The Board of Directors appropriated §61,348,10 for the in¬
stallation of the Puller-Kinyon System, and our engineers have estimated that
the belt conveying system will coat §110,000,00 at the maximum. Our engineers
have also flgiued, however, that there will be a sufficient saving in power
in one' year to offset the difference in cost between the two installations.
1 In view of the foragoing, Mr. Cloos requastej that a maximum
j appropriation of $110,000.00 ha authorized for this work.
This authorization will bring tha total appropriation for this
projaot to $321,113.20.
j On motion regvaarly mada and saoondad, the following resolutions
EESOLVKD, that that portion of tha resolution adopted
by tha Board oh Earoh 16, 1926(#C-242) relating to tha author¬
ization of the purchase and installation of a Fuller-Kinyon
Conveying System to Packing Stations at a cost of $61,348.10,
be and hereby is rescinded and revoked, and be it further
resolved, that the Board of Diraotors of ^is corpora¬
tion does hereby approve the purchase and installation of
a belt conveying system, in oonnsotion with the Bag House
and Faoking Station Project, in accordance with Construction
Order #7S, dated dpril 14, 1926, at a total expenditure of
not to exceed $110,000.00 - which will bring the total appro¬
priation for this project to $321,112.20.
At the request of Mr. Cloos, on notion regularly made and
seconded, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
resolved, that the Board of Directors of Ihe Edison
Portland Cement Company does hereby approve and ratify
the action of Mr. C. S. Williams, Jr., Vice President in
charge of Purchases, in executing the following orders,
copies of which have been numbered and filed with the
Secretary of this corporat ion:-
97710 Vhitney & Kemmerer 1000 tons Coal @ $lil6 $ 1160.00
97711 Parrell Fuel Corporation 6000 '• l.io 6600.00
97712 R.Y. Brown Coal Company 2000 '• " '» 1.16 2300.00
97713 Blue Ribbon Coal Co. 1000 '• '• •• l.ie U60.00
97722 H.H.Lineaweaver, 1000 '• « » 1.06 • ip60.00
98341 Quaker City Rubber Co. 1000 ft. Baiting 3.45 ' 3450.00
98342 Manhattan Rubber Mfg.Co. 1688 >• >• 3.655 . 6000;84
98344 Goodyear Tire & Rub. Co. 420 >• " 4.4892 1886.46
.98346 ■■ •< .1 I. 435 „ „ (as listed) 2396;10
98346 '• n >i it , 455 ,, ,, „ 1, ; 2217.72 ’
98347 Quaker City Rubber Co. 746 '• " : 3il3 2331.85
98541 R.Y.Brown Coal Co. 3000 tons Coal 0 1.10 3300.00
98642 Sitnek jnel Company 2000 " " >• -iilO 2200.00
98643 Farrell Fuel Corporation 3000 '• n .« 1,10 3300,00
98644 Pittsburgh & Erie Coal Co. 1000 “ n " 1,10 1100.00
98546 Eastern Coal & Coke Co. 1000 . . . 1100.00
200000. Paper Bags 48.0011 9600.00
98678 Bates Valve Bag Co. 160000 « « • 48.50M '7760 00
n accordance with the terms and bQhditlons contained to said ordirs.®
i tJiat the Board. Of Directors of The Edison
Portland Cement Company, does hereby approve and ratifv
' viceP^^siLnt L
Charge of Purchases » in executing a certain order
dated May 11. 1926, with Bateslalve Bag llZl’. KLare;h.
' fa-t a copy of which has been numbered and filed with the
secretary of this corporation as Authorization Ho. n-ats
and providing for the purchase of: ’
Quantity and Material: 240,000 Uultiwall Paper Bags.
(2 carloads) .
Price and Point of Delivery: $48.60 per M., f.o.b. Hazareth.Pa.
Total Expenditure: Hot to exceed $11,640.00
resolved, that Mr. C. S. Williams, Jr., vice President
in ohatge of Purchases, be and he is hereby authorized to
execute on behalf of The Edison Portland Cement Company, a
certain order, #98648, dated June 4, 1926, with Fulton Bag
& Cotton Mills, 330 WSrtbe Ave., Brooklyn, H. Y., a copy of
which has been numbered and filed with the Seoretary of this
corporation as Authorization Ho. C-250, and providing for
the purchase of:
Quantity and Material: 300,000 Cloth Cement Bags, as
Prioe and Point of Delivery: $107.25 per M., f.o.b. Seller's
Plant, freight, allowed to Hew
Village, H. J.
Mr. Cloos requested that the 'Board of Directors approve thi
mrchasa and install four oomplete sets of Grid Partition Sections (or Sect
Grid Division Heads .‘With Liners), for
cishi:^ Mills #6, 7, 8 and 9 - as
on Purchase Order #98093 ($10,700.00), plus an estimated cost for freight,
labor, etc. $2,786.00; making a total Q:q>andlture of not to exceed $13,486
In presentli^ this order Mr. Cloos read a report compiled b
lir. 0. B. English wherein the. advantages of installing these Partitions we
n motion regularly made and seconded, tho follo:ving resolu
action of Mr. C. S. Williens, Jr., Vice Praaidant in charge ;
of Purchase a, in executing a certain order, #98093, dated i
ipril 27, 1926, with Allis Ghalmora Manufacturing Coi, '50 '
Church’ St., Haw ITorlc City, a copy of which has bean numbered
and filed with the Secretary of this corporation as Authori¬
zation HO. C-246, and providing for. the purchase ofi ?
4 Cast Steel Sectional Orid Division Heads oomplata 6 $2600. - $10,400.00 |
4 rows Linars for use with above division heads e 76. - 300.00 ;
SlO.700.00 i
It is understood that freight, labor of.; installation-^ etc.
will not exceed $2,786.00, making the total maximum expenditure j
$13,486.00.
There being no further business, the masting adjourned.
MIHDTES OP IIHB ADJODHHBD AHHUAL MEETIHO OP THE STOCKHOLDERS 0
THE EDI30H PCRTLAHD CQIENT CQlSPAHr
The annual meeting of the stooWiolders adjourned from Friday,
ir 21, 1926, was continued at the principal office of the corporation, Edisoi
Moratory, comer Lakeside Ave. and Main St., West Orange, il. J,, at 11:30
I The meeting was called to order and presided over by the
President, Mr. Charles Edison.
On motion by Mr. Wa. H. Meadoworoft, seconded by Mr. H. F.
Hiller, the calling of the roll of the stockholders was dispensed with, and
the Secretary, Mr. H. H. Eckert, was instructed to make note of the stook-
loldsrs present and the proxies presented, with the following result:
^ison, Charles
raison, Theodore M.
Lanahan, Henry
Meadoworoft, Wn. H.
filler, Harry F.
’ miier, John V.
ptt, Proderiok P.
mt, Ludwig P.
(Mrs. Walter S. Jordan, representing 10 shares Conmon
in the name of Walter Jordan, deceased, was present
but had no voting power) .
; STOCKHOLDERS REPRESENTED BY PROXY
; Allen, A. A.
Arbogast, Lois S. J.
Arbogast, Ralph
Aylswortb, Estate of J.
terber, Marie S.
Baird, David
^mitz, Fred B.
Beaoom, James S.
Bmt, Quincy
^t, Stedman
35
Browstar, Roberta H. If.
Brown, Henry P.
Bruff, Albert C.
Buok, Estate of Daniel
Buroh, Pranois P.
Burrows, Charles G.
Campbell, Wlufleia 3.
Cloos, W. D.
Carpenter, Estate of Ita. H.
Carroll, Via, &•
Clerk, Estate of Anna M.
Crane, Tharon 1.
Dlokson, Estate of Samuel
Dllllngar, Daniel 1.
Dyer, Prank L.
Dyer,' Itary Gordon
Edison, Thomas A,
Elkin, Adda Frothero
Pable, Prederiok A.
Pelton, Edgar C.
Pox, Raohel B. K.
Punk, Marion Thompson
Garner, 3, Carl
Gow, Helen H.
Qummsy, Mary Magaige
Harper, Jessie Cornell
Harper, Wn. Heniy
Hird, A. M.
Howell, Maude H.
Huff, W. A.
Hoag, Anna 3. -J. Henry Soattergood,Tr.
Katzenbach, Hatalie MoKeal
DaDow, Mary E.
Masters, George
jMssters, Jessie W.
iMastars, Estate of William
iMatthieu, Estate of John P.
McCarthy, Estate of Pel lx
iMoFarlandt Mary As
Miller, E. Clarenoa
piler. Whiter H.
Morse, Alice J.
Moss, Henry K.
O'Neill, Whi. C.
Ott, John p.
^a, Robert Holmes
Page, Wheeler H.
Pilling, V?. 3.
Philadelphia Trust Co., Trustee
I D/W Constance M. Gumraey,
Ross, E. Jackson, Jr.
Soattergood, Alfred G.
poattergood, J. Henry
Soattergood, MargaratlJ. Henry Soat-
Soattergood, Maria C.)targood, Ir.
Sohivaly, Yale R. & Donald. Tr.
Schmidt, P. wr.
Seeds, Jacob J.
Serrlll* Wn. J.'
iSheimardlne, Wta. H. -
' Sisler, Rebecca H.
Staniforth, Annie M.
iSweeney, P. A.
jTaylor, PI o ranee N.
Thompson, Helen
jThompson, J. Linton
Villard, Oswald G.
warren, Arthur P.
{warren. Win. Appleton
:White, Harry
Wilson, James C'.
|{Wolbert, Charles E.
liWoodward, Margaret
:ja majority of the stock issued and outstanding being represented by the holders
'ithereof either in-person or by proxy.
a proxies presented ware ordered filed with the Secretary.
B minutes of the meeting .of the stockholders held May 31,
i;i936, of which this meeting is a continuation, i
he transfer book and stock books of the corporation, together
a end complete list, in alphabetical' order, of the stockholders
at the ensuing election, with the address of each and the
held by each, ware produced and remained during the election
On motion by Hr. Hoary Lanahan, seconded by Mr. Ludwig P. Ot
id by unanimous affirmative vote, the reading of the minutes of the previo
mual meeting of the stockholders was dispensed with.
Messrs. I. W. Wf^lker and Prederiok P. Ott (neither, of them being
»■ candidate for the office of Director) TOre appointed Inspeotors of Eleotlon
I On motion by Mr. Hanry Lanahan, aaoondad by Mr. John V.
Millar, Messrs. Theron I. Crane, Charles Edison, Ihomas A. Edison, Theodore
M. Edison, Henry Lanahan, Harry E. Miller, John V. Millar, Ita. H. Meadow- .
oroft and Ws. H. Shelmerdina ware nominated for.Diraotors of the corpora¬
tion, to hold office for the ensuing year, or until their successors shall
0 other nominations having been made, A. motion was made
1 seconded that the nomination
3 closed. The' poll was declared open .
by the President at lli45 o'clock a.m., and the.stoolAolders prepared their
ballots and delivered them to the Inspectors.
Cn motion by Mr. John 7. Miller, seconded by Mr. .Frad'eriok
F. Ctt, and by unanimous affirmative vote, the- reading of the minutes of '
s Sireotors' meetings held since t
nesting of the stooldioldsrs c
May 28, 1926, was dispensed with - the minute book, being left open for
inspection by anyone desiring to do so,
Cn motion by Mr. Henry Lanahan, seconded by Mr. Wn. H.
Meadoworoft, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the acts of the Directors and Officers
on behalf of this corporation as sat forth in the minutes
of the Directors' maatines held since the annual meeting of
the Stookholdars on May 28, 1926, be and the same are hereby
approved, ratified and confirmed.
During the balance of the hour that the poll was required
to be kept open, Mr. Charles Edison reported on the results obtained' from
operations during the year 1925, which showed that the production of fin¬
ished cement in 1925 was 2,166,472 barrels as compared with the previous .
year's production of 2,144, CCC barrels, and that the cost of cement had
been decreased $.084 per barrel. The shipments of finished cement for
1926 were 2,102,196|' barrels as compared with 2,1^,343 barrels for the
previous year, and the price at vSiloh cement was sold increased $.007 per
He further reported that the earnings before deducting Income
Tax Reserve were $339,030.95 against $259,298.69 for the previous year.
However, it became necessary during 1925 to set up a reserve of $62,660.00
to provide for possible assessments on account of Income Tax, and deducting
this amcunt from the net earniies leaves a' net book profit of $276,370.95.
Mr. Edison further stated that up to May 31, 1926, our busines
was approximately on a par with that for 1926 and all indications pointed to
as good a business in 1926 as was enjoyed in 1926. He added that the plan
for making such' Improvements as our earnings would permit was still in effect
and pointed out that if we were to place our plant in a position to suooess-
fully meet present day competition, it would be neoessary for us to oontinua
the plan as outlined at the Axmual’ Meeting held May 28, 1925.
The poll having remained open at least one hour, was closed
and the Inspeotors presented their report in writing showing that the follow¬
ing gentlemen received the number of votes set opposite their respective names
Kama
Theron I. Crane
Charles Edison
Thomas A. Edison
Theodore M. Edison
Henry lanahan
Harry P. Miller
John V. Millar
Vin. H. Meadoworoft
vm. H. Shelmerdine
The President thereupon declared the above named gentlemen
iuly elected Directors of the oorporat ion, to hold office until the next
annual meeting, or until their successors shall have been elected and
Qualified.
, for the purpose of refarenoa, the following papers:
1. Copy of notice of the meeting oailed for May
2. Form of proxy.
3. Inspaotors' Oath end Report.
Thera being no further husinesst on motion
seconded, the meeting adjourned.
and Annroradi _
PROXY
W, ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That I, the subscriber, do hereby constitute and appoint Mr. Charles Edison
•ue.and lawful attorney in my name, place and stead, to vote upon all the
owned by me or standing in my name, as my proxy, i
l!ii^^9'*^*oldera of the said Corporation to be held at the princinal office of tli
Avenue and Main Street, in the T
le tliirty o’clock P. M. (Daylight S
thereafter be held by adjournment
MimiTES OP THE ABHUAL MEEaiHS OP THE BOARD OP DIRECTORS OP
THE EDI30H PORTLAMD CEMEHD COUPAHY
39
Held, pursuant to notice, Friday, July 9, 1926, at 11:30 o'clock
i.m. , at the principal office of the corporation, Wsst Orange, H. J.
Present:
Charles Edison, Frssidont;
Thomas A. Edison,
Theodore M. Edison,
Harry P. Uillar,
John V. Ulller,
IVn. H. Maad.6woroft, Dlraotors;
E. E. Eckert, Sacra tary;
W. .D. Oloos, Vice President and
. Oenoral Uansger.
I The meeting vas called to order and presided over by the
President, Ur. Charles Edison.
The President stated that one of the objeotaof the meeting
«as to elect officers of the corporation to hold office until the next annual
aeeting or until their successors are elected.
The Secretary then read the list of officers provided for
the By-laws of the corporation, as follows:-
Chairman of the Board of Directors
President
Suoh Vice Presidents as may be determined upon by the Board
of Directors
General Uanager
Treasurer
Secretary
General Counsel
Suoh Assistant Treasurers as may from time to time be determined
upon by the Board of Directors
Suoh Assistant Secretaries as may from time to time be detorminod
upon by the Board of Directors
And suoh other officers as may from time to time bo determined
upon by the Board of Directors.
On motion by Ur. H. P. Miller, seconded, by Ur., Uoadoworoft,
by unanimous affirmative vote, the' following gentlemen wore elected to
Pill, the Offices set opposite their respective names:-
Thomas A# Edison
Charles Edison
W. E. Cloos
Ralph H. Allen
Albert C. Brnff
Raymond A. Wetzler'
C. 3. Williams, Jr.,
Harry P. Miller
H. H. Eckert
Henry Lanahan
E. H. Philips
J. 0. LaRue
J. P. Doig
F. C. Erwin
Chairman of the Board of Biraotors
President-
Vice President and Saneral Manager
Second Vice President
Vice President and Manager New Ergland Bistriot
Vice President and Manager New York Bistriot
Vice President in charge of Purchases
Treasurer
Secretary (
General Counsel i
Assistant Treasurer 5
Assistant Treasurer and Credit Manager ^
Assistant Secretary
Assistant Secretary ;
1 French was re-appointed Manager of the Phlla- ^
I Mr. Charles Edison requested the Board's approval to the- |
purchase, from Mr. Irving Parks, of 124 acres, more or leas, of farm land I
{adjoining the company's property in Franklin TomShlp at the purchase price |
jof $12,000.00, in aocordanoa with agreement, dated May 29, 1925, a copy of |
On motion regularly made and seconded, the following
IRESOLVEB, that the Board of Bireotors of The Edison
Portland Cement Company does hereby approve of the purchase,
from Irving Parks, of 124 acres, more or less, of farm land
adjoinlig the corporation's property in Franklin Township
at a purchase price of $12,000.00, in accordance with the
terms and conditions contained in a certain agreement, dated
May 29, 1926, a copy of which has been numbered and filed
with the Secretary of this corporation as Authorization Ho.
C-254.
Mr. Charles Edison requested the Board's approval to a plan,
jprepared by Mr. E. B. Martin, for prospeoting and e:q)loring the land owned
jby the corporation at New Village, H.J., said plan then being submitted and
The purpose of this wo^rk is to secure a new source of raw
Materials (both Cement Rock and Limestcne), and, if successful, we will have i
lower costs and increased efficiency in our quarrying operations, it is
I'planned -to carry on this e:q?loring for two years,, at an estimated cost of
On motion regularly made and seconded, the following
RESOLVEB, that the Board of Bireotors of The Biiaon
Portland Cement Company does hereby approve the plan sub¬
mitted at ■’this meeting for prospeoting and exploring this
corporation's land at New Village, N.J. duri>^ the next
two years, in order to secure a new source of raw materials
(both Cement Rook and Limestone), at an estimated oost of
$52,005.00.
‘ At the request of Mr. Cloos, on motion regularly made and
seconded, the followi:^ resolution vss unanimously adopted;
resolved, that the Board of Bireotors of The Edison
Portland Cement Company does hereby approve and ratify
the action of Mr. 0. 3. Williams, Jr. , Vice President in
charge of Purchases, in executing the following orders,
copies of -Which have been numbered and filed with the
I Secretary of this corporation as Authorization No. C-253:-
JSSi _ yandor -
99041 The M. A. Hanna Company
99042 Vetterlein Fuel Company
99C43 Whitney & Kemmerer
99044 Winslow Coal Company
99045 R. y. Brown Coal Company
99046 Parrell Fuel Corporation
All in ausoordance with the t
said orders.
Quantity Unit Total Ex-
Matetial Price penJlture_.
1000 tons coal 6 $1.00 - $1,000.00
There being no further business, the msetius adjourned.
MimjTES OP A UEETIHO OP THE BOARB OP DIREOTORS OP
THE EDISON PaRTLAHB CHIENT COtIPiBY
oontained in the notice sent out to call this meeting,
n motion regularly made and seconded, the following
they are hereby amended to read as follov;s:
ms EDI SOM HmTuani csiffim ooubmy
O.UORm;
A majority of the stooh issued and outstanding, represented by the
holders thereof, either in person or by proxy, shall be a quorum at all
mestli^s of the stoohholdersi
PUCE OP
All meetings of the stocldiolders shall be held at the Edison labor¬
atory, corner of Lakeside Avenue and Main Street, T/est Orange, County of.'
Essex, the registered office of the company in Hew Jersey.
Iamhual imiKff!
The annual meeting of the stockholders shall be held on the third
]Prlday in Hay of each year at 1:30 o'clock p.m., vhen they shall elect by a
jplurality vote, by ballot, the Board of Directors, as constituted by these
By-laws, each stockholder being entitled to one vote, in person or by proxy,
for each share of stock registered in his or her name, on- the EOth day pre¬
ceding the election, exclusive of the day of such election.
V Hotioe of the annual meeting shall be mailed to each - stockholder at
1 address as the same appears upon the records of the company at
least five days prior to the meeting. .,,,..1 .v.,
shall not ho nn* meeting, if the holders of the majority of the stock
^war * “f represented, the stockholders present shall have the
nont dav certain and notice of the meeting on the adjourn-
fo eac^st^SLidon^’®? liapositiig the same in the d?ost Office, addressed
elusive Of adjourned meeting, ex-
be present in cerLn holders of a majority of the stock
to adiourn tho jmm Proxy, they shall have power, from time to time,
the aijoumed meetS ^'el ^e Sv^ fay or days and no notice of
SPECIAL MEHTim.
(kmiiman of the^Larfo^DirLi^® atookholders shall, at the request of the
vne Board of Directors or the President, or two or more Directors,
or of a majority Of the stockholders, bo called by the Secretary, by mailing
a notice statingjhe object of such meeting, at least two days prior to the
day of meeting, to each stockholder of record at his address as the same
appears on the reoords of the company, if all the stockholders shall waive
notice of a special meeting, no notice of such meeting shall be required.
Vhenever all the stockholders shall meat in person or by proxy, such meeting
shall be valid for all purposes without call or notice, and at such meeting
any corporate action may be taken. If for any reason the stockholders should
not in any year hold their regular annual meeting dr an adjourned mgQt_
ing, or should fail to elect a Board of Directors at the regular annual meet¬
ing or at an adjourned annual meetiie. a Board of Diraotors may be elected at
any special meeting of the atookholdors thereafter, provided a notice that such
election will bo held is oontained in the notice calling such special meeting
of stockholders.
CBOAHIZATIOH:
The Chairman of the Board of Directors shall have the right to pre¬
side at all meetings of the stockholders, but if he be absent or prefer not to
preside, then the President shall preside and act as Qiairman of the meeting,
In case the Chairman of the Board and the President Shall both be absent or
not desire to preside, the stockholders by vote of the majority of the stock
represented at the meeting may designate any member of the Board of Direotors
to preside at the meeting, or if all of the Direotors be absent, then the stock¬
holders may designate by' suOh vote any stockholder to preside. The Secretary
of the company shall act as secretary of all meetings of the stockholders, but
in the absence of the Secretary at any meeting of the stocldiolders, the pre- j
siding officer may appoint any person to aot as secretary of the meeting.
POWERS;
The business and the property of the company shall be managed and
controlled by the Board of Direotors, vJio may, subject to the provisions of the
statute, of the charter, and of the By-lav/s, exercise all such powers and do
all such things as may be exercised or done by the oompany.
' HDHBER AHD TERM OP OPBIOE; '
The number of Direotors shall be nine. Every Director shall be a
holder of at least one share of the capital stock of the oompany. Each Director
unless his office Shall- have otherwise become vaoant, shall serve from the date
of his eleotion and qualification until the next annual meeting of the stock¬
holders or until his successor has been elected and qualified.
A majority of the Board of Directors Shall be a quorum for tl
action of business.
Meetings of the Board of Diraotors may be .
the request of the Chairman- of the Board of Direotors or the President, or
two or more Direotors, on one day's written notice to each Director, « D®>^
sonal notice to each Director at or any time prior to the meati^s. No 0
of any meeting of the Board of Direotors may be waived by any . .
ever 111 the members of the Board of Directors shall t®,f ®f f.
thereof, such meeting and any action taken thereat *all be valid for all
purposes and no call or notice of such meeting need be given.
PLACE OP HEBCIHS; ' . „ tha
The Diraotors may hold their meetings .have an 0
booka of- the oompany .(except tl
of Hev/ Jersey) outside of the £
time to time determine.
required by. law, to be kept within the state
5 of Hew Jersey, as the Bireotors may from
The officers of the company shall be a Chairman of the Board of i
Directors, a President, such Vice Presidents, including a Vice President in i
Charge of Purchases, as may be determined upon by the Board of Bireotors, a |
General I.'ansger, a Treasui-er, a Secretary, a General Counsel , suoh Assistant V
Treasurers as may from timo to time be Jeteimined upon by the Board of Direct¬
ors, suoh Assistant Secretaries as may from time to timo be determined upon f
by the Board of Directors, and suoh other officers as may from time to time I
be determined upon by the Board of Directors, all of uhom shall ordinarily bei
olooted by the Board of Directors at their first annual meeting after the i
election of Directors. j
TEdl Qg OPEICE! I
Eaoli Officer of the company, unless his office shall have otherwise?
become vacant, dhall serve from the date of his election until his successor ;
shall have been elected. Any officer or agent of the company shall be sub- i
jact to removal at any time by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board'
i The Chaiiman of the Board of Directors shall be chosen from among the'
piroctors of the company and shall have the right to preside at all meetings I
iof the Board, but if he be absent or prefer not to preside, then the President
Ifintii firman of the moetirg. In case the Chairman of the/
poard and the President shall both bo absent or not desire to preside, the |
a Chairman pro igm from among their number, but the Di- /
“f .csiairraan pro tern shall not have any of the powers |
Ctho^itv of the Board or the President, except the!
'chosef Cha“ua^ 1 mee.ting for whi* he is)
autho^itv of the Board or the PresiLnt, except the!
preside at the particular Board meeting for which he is)
suornomrs”^ m isa- The Chairman of the Board of Directors shall have >
Leokr^oLt ^ connection with the signing and countersigning of '
'“hotvI’. f acceptances as- are defined in Articles 'lOHECKS" and
IaSI ■ to the Sy-laws, ' see particularly [
IC-- " ““® ^® company. Hg -3^311 gigg aupervision /
i^maiDSHT! I
L the Bowrof'Diro^ors^ho SaU^h^s^^ o^ceoutive of the company. Subject |
the company end shall have fuir^hL^ *^® 0^ i'
kide at My meeting Of the oOmpany-s finances. He may pra-
^f the Chairman of'the Board! o^^ln 0Me°thf absence ?
present, should prefer not to Chairman of the Board, although i
in connection with the aipnlnw^B«e^^^* .®® have suoh powers and duties ;
, Booeptanoes as are defined °°™t®^®^Siiing of checks, notes, drafts and)
H subject to Z Sfiaws Lf mrt?" "Nai!E3..’of theM by-laws !
fay sign bonds, oontLots Mfotw Article ,«C0HTHA0I3 AND CEDERS", )
the company, itith the Treasurer or °’^^^®®*tons of the company in the name of /
Ifioates of stock of the oompanv Treasurer, he may sign oerti-
N may be from time to time asLgned t^hL"^ Perform suoh other duties . s
asigned to him by the Board of Directors. )
TTTnB PRESIDEMTt
Each Vice President shall have such poviUrs and autl
By-laws may provide or as may from time to time be delegated
Board of Bireotors. Hone of the Vice Presidents need be a di
holder.
and authority as the
slegated to him by the
i be a director or stook-
The General Manager shall do and perform suoh duties in oonneotion
with the management of the company's business as may from time to time be
assigned to him by the Board of Directors, or the Chairman of the Board of
Directors, ov the President. W
Subject to the control of the Board of Directors and under the direc- ^
tion of the President, the 'Treasurer shall be vested with the following pov«rs
and shall perform the following duties;
' He ahall receive all moneys due and payable to the company from any
source. vAiat soever and may give receipts and endorse warrants in its name for
any and all payments made. to the company* Ha may sign on belialf of die company
claims for the oolleot).on of moneys due the oostpany and all bonds or other
uniertaking.s.. required in the prosecution of suoh claims.
He shall, deposit all moneys and other valuable effects in the name of
the company and to the credit of the company in such depository or depositories
as may be designated by the Board of Directors; ha hhall be subject to the direc¬
tion of the President as to the maximum and minimum balance to bs maintained in
eahh depository, and as to the conditions under which such deposits shall be
mads and such balances maintained.
Ha shall have charge of the disbxirseraant of the funds of the company,
taking proper receipts or vouchers for such disbursements.
■ He shall keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements
in books belonging to the company and shall render whenever, required account of
his transaotions as Treasurer.
He shall have the custody of the funds of the company and of all
securities and evidences of indebtedness held by it, including mortgages, notes,
jdeeds of trust, collateral of all kinds, and stocks and bonds. Ha shall be
custodian of such other properties and effects of the company as may be speci¬
fied by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, or the
He shall have suoh powers and duties in oonneotion with the signi^
and countersigning of checks, notes, drafts, and acceptances as are dofinod in
the Articles "CJHiSCBB" and "HOCES" of these By-laws.
Tath the President of the company ha may sign certificates of stock
of the company. ^ n-- -ho
! . He shall do and perform suoh other duties as may from time to tjme be
assigned to him by the Board of Directors, the Chaiiman of the Board of Director
or the .President. give a bond of a security Wg,
by the Board of Directors in the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars (§60,000.00) for
the faith:^! discharge of his duties.
ASSISTAHT .Treasurer shall be vested
jshall.under 'the direction of the President, Bv-laws of the oom-
Traasurer in his absence, except as otherwise provided ^® ^ assigned
bany and shall do sind perform such other duties as fro“ ‘^® -i.^a-tgL the
po him by the Board of Directors, the Chaiiman of the Board of Directors, the
President, or the Treasurer. Each Assistant Treasurer shall give a bond of a
Iseourity company to bo approved by tha Board of Diraotora in the aim of
jlronty-fiva Thousand Dollars (§35,000.00) for tha faithful discharge of S
his duties. ^ j
SEOH^TARY,. control of tha Board of Directors and under the j
'dlreotion of tha President, the Secretary shall ibe. vested with the follow- j
ling povsrs and perform the folloiving duties:
I He shall haep the minutes of all meetings of the Board of Dirootora,
W the minutes of all meetings of the stockholders; he 'shall attend to the .
giving and serving of all notices of the oompany; he may attest in the name i
'of tha oompany all oontraots authorised by the Board of Directors, and to all?
papers, instruments and dooumants, upon vAiich it Shall he required; he shall ' ^
'affix tha seal of the oompany; he shall have charge of the seal of the oompany
W of its stook oertifioate books and stock ledgers; he shall he responsible;'
■for the registration by a registrar designated by the Board of Diraotors of J
all stook oartifioates issued by tha oompany. He shall have ,suoh powers and \
kuties in oo'nneotion with the countersigning of checks and 'thS approval and j
Iratifioation of orders and oontraots as are defined in the Articles I'CHEOKS" '
knd ''OOBTBACTS AHi OEDERS" of these By-laws. He shall have the custody of |
such original agroanents, releases, insurance policies, deeds, leases and |
other papers or books as the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board of j
jiDirootors or the President may direct; He shall keep all books of account of j
Itiio company except those vdiiah the Treasurer- is required to keep, and shall
jrendor idienever required an account of the financial condition of the ooinpany
l^d of the company’s financial transactions; he sha).! do and perform all the
^sual duties incident to the office of Ihe Seoretary, and such other duties
ns may be assigned to him by the Board of Diraotors, the Chairman of the
Board of 'Diraotors or the President;
I He shall be svjorn to the faithful discharge of his duties as . ' ' |
Seoretary. j
Each Assi stant Secretary shall be vested with all the powers and
j|sholl, under the direction of the President, perform all the duties of the
(Saorataij' in his absence and shall do and perform such other duties as from
time to time may be assigned to him by tha Board of Diraotors, the Chairman
of the Board of Directors, tha President or the Secretary, but an Assistant
Secretary shall have no authority to sign orders and contracts in lieu of
the Secretary (see Article -COETRACTS AND OHDERS"), except for the purpose
|of attesting the seal of the oompany.
IfiElBRAL COIiiSET.! , ■
llomDflTiv Counsel shall be the chief consulting officer of the
matters, and subject to the Board of Diraotors, shall
I g control of all matters of legal import oonoeiming the oompany.
IraslPTwtioi^ director becomes vacant by reason of death, *•
or othenvise, the remaining directors, although
1*0 shall hQid°n^I majority vote may elect a successor or successors
C c^mLv “^o^pired term, and if any of the offices of f
Lrm for vacant for any reason before the expiration of -the ?
pleot a aucnnaon ^ ^“0™’’®“* thereof was elected, the Board of Diraotora may ;
I r or successors who shall hold office for . the unexpired term, j
■mtr.'mATiaN OF dbeies op offitTfimR.
In the case of the absence of any officer of the oomnanv. or for anv
other reason T*ioh may seem sufficient to the Board of Direoto'rsf ihrB^a?d“f
Diraotors may delegate his powers for the time being to any other offi^rfor
Direouors, an oneoKs oraivn on tne funds of the oompany shall be signed only
by the Treasurer or-Assistant Treasurer, and Shall be countersigned only by
the Chairman of the Board of Directors, President, Beoretary or Assistant
Seoretary.
All promissory notes made by the oompany and acceptances of drafts
drawn on the company shall be sighed only by the Chainnan of the Board of
Directors, the President or the Treasurer, and Shall be countersigned only by
one of the said officers who doss not sign the same; similarly the endorse¬
ment on behalf of the oompany of any such notes mads payable to the oompany
shall be signed only by the Chairman of tha Board of Directors, the President
or the Treasurer, and Shall be counter signed, only by one of the said officers
who doe's not sign the same. The Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer shall have
authority to endorse on behalf of the company all other notes and drafts to be
discounted at or plaoed for oollootion with any authorised depository of the
oompany.
OONTRAOTS AND 0RDER3!
All orders ■ or oontraots involving an aggregate expenditure of Ten
I Thousand Dollars (SlO,.OOO.OOl or over, must, without exception, be authorised
or approved and ratified by the Board of Directors, and such authorisation
or approval and ratification evidenced by a copy of the resolution authorising
or approviie and ratifying the same, certified by the Secretary under the cor¬
porate seal;- and all orders or oontraots involving an aggregate expenditure
of .One Thousand Dollars (§l,000.00)or over, and lass than Ten Thousand Dollars
($10,000.00) must, without exception be approved and ratified personally by tha
I Chairman of the Board of Directors, tha President, the Vice President in Charge
of Purchases, or the Secretary of the company, and must bear the written per¬
sonal signature of the officer by whom it is approved and ratified. Ho ordor
or contract shall be binding on the oompany unless authorized or approved ^d
ratified as above sat forth, and the company shall not be f ^^onsible for my
order or contract not authorized or approved and ratified in s ® ^
I herewith.
The oompany may have an office and transact
outside of the State, of. New Jersey as the Board of Direo ors y
time appoint.
Tha Fiscal Year of the. oompany
the. company shall begin the first day of January
Dividends upon tha o'apital stock of the company, w
V. as and lAon tha Board of Diraotors may dlraot. Bafore payment of :
nrWltiLnds or making distribution of profits, there may. be sat aside out ;
Ihf tht not^rofits of the company, suoh sum or sums as the Diraotors may from;
tLo tn time in their .absolute discretion, think proper as a reasonable fund;
Xet oontinganoies, or for aqualisi:® dividends, or for repairing, improv-j
I il maintaining, increasing or extending tha property of the oompa^, or for,
li^’other purple which the Directors shall think conducive to the inltarests ;
I of tha company. :
The Board of Diraotors, by the vote of the majority of the whole
Board, may, at any meeting thereof, altar or amend these By-laws if notice ■
thereof be contained in the notice of the meeting, or if such notice be
waived: however, no suoh notice Shall be required if all of the members of
I the Board of Directors be present at suoh meeting.
Ur. Charles Edison requested authority to open two accounts
with the Fhlllipsburg Hational Bank and T
t Company, Biillipsburg, N. J. , i
ont." Ha also requested authority to open an additional account In the ^
t Hational Bank, Thshington, H. J. ,■ to be known as "Hill Payroll Account."
1 inasmuch as the Mill employee
t up separate bank accounts
this payroll, and to authorlce only three s
H. P. milar, Treasurer, J. P. I
ssistant Seoretary, and Paul S. Kinney,)
egularly made and seconded, the following resolu-
HESOLVED, that the President of this corporation be and he
is hereby authorized to furnish the Philllpsburg National Bank
and Trust Company, Philllpsburg, N. J., with a certified copy
of tha By-laws of this corporation, and with- a certified list
of its officers tJio are authorized to sign or countersign ohe'oks
and/or notes, particular attention being directed to those por-
as "Hill Payroll Account"-, for and in the name of this cor¬
poration, and to deposit with said bank ii^aid accounts, from
time to time, any and all checks, drafts, money and other items
of any kind; and he is' hereby authorized to act for this cor¬
poration in all matters and transactions relating to any of its
business with said banlc, and subject to said By-laws to effect
loans at any time for this corporation from said banlc and for
such loans to make, execute and deliver promissory notes, each
such note to bo signed in aooordanoe with that portion of the
By-laws relating to H0IE3.
RESOLVED, that any and all checks drawn against the funds
of this corporation carried in its account Imown as "Hill Payroll
Account" in the Phillipsburg Hational Bank and Trust Company,
Ehillipsburg, N. J., must, without exception, be signed by either
one of the following:
H. P. Miller - Treasurer
J. P. Doig ' - Assistant Secretary
Paul 3. IClnney - Cashier.
RESOLVED, that, subject to the By-laws, tha President be and
he is hereby authorized to open an additional bank account, to be
known as "Mill Payroll Account", with tha first National Bank,
Washington, N. J., for and in the name of this corporation, and to
deposit with said bank in said account, from time to time,
all cheeks, drafts, money and other items of any kind; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that any and all checks drara
this corporation carried in its account toom as "Hill Payroll
Account" in tha first Hational Bank, ’X? ’
without exception, be signed by either one of tlie follo:;in„.
H. P. Hiller .
J. P. Doig
Paul S. Kinney
Treasurer
Assistant Seoretary
Cashier.
There being n
5, the meeting adjourned.
MIHUTES OB' A UBEPIHS OP IHE BOiBD OF BEfflOTCRS OF
mE . mSpH TOaHJKD CEUEH® compmy
I Held Thursday.^ Ootobsp 14, 1926,
the ppinoipal offiae of the oqpporation, BSst Ors
Oharlea Edison, Freeldeut;
Thomas A. Edison,
Theodore E, Edison, '
Henry Lanahan,
Harry F. Millar,
John 7. Millar,
Wn. H. Meadoworoft, Diraotors;
H. H, Eohert, Seoretary;
W, S, OlooB, Vioa President and Qenaral Manager.
The maoting tob oallad to order and presided over hy the
Presidant, Mr. Charles Edison.
The minutes of the meeting held July 30, 1926, were read and
Mr. Cloos stated that in the latter part of septemher our stooh
of cement had heen raduoed to approximately 64,000 barrels; that praotioally
all of this stock «a8 in tested bins for the 0. 3. Oovemtent and for various
state hl^tvay contracts, leaving no ce^nt to ship to the general trade; there-
fore. Hr. Thomas A. Edison hqd approved of a plan to purchase cement from the
Lawrence Portland Cement Company at a price of $1.60 per barrel f.o.b. their
mill; that such purcihases would amount to approximately $76,000.00 hy Ootober
51st. and Mr. Cloos requested the Board's approval thereto, with the under- ’
standing that shipments would bo stopped whan conditions made it neoas ry
on motion regularly made and seconded, the following resolu¬
tion was unanimously adopted;
BE30L7ED, that the Board of Directors of this M^ora-
tlon does hereby approve of the Portland Cement
$76,000.00 worth of cement from the their mill,
tow, at a price of $1.60 per barrel f.o.b. their mill.
during tha pariod from about Sapterabar 37th to Ootobar
Slat, 1936, with tha uudaratanding that shipmanta will ;
ba atoppad whan oonditiona maSa it naoaaaary.
At tha raquaat of Mr. Olooa, on motion ragularly mada and
aaoondad, tha following raaolution waa unanimoualy adoptad;
BESQLVKD, that tha Board of Oireotora of The Bdiaon
Portland '^amant Company doaa heraby approve and ratify tha
action of Mr. C. S. ITilliama, Jr., 7ioe Praaident in charge
of Purohasaa, in axaouting tha following orders, copies of
vhich hava been numbered and filed with the Secretary of
this corporationi
Author. Order Quantity lotal Bx-
|l HO' _ Vendor _ & Material Price nanditnra
4S00 Ions Coal
1000
1000
1000
3000
1000
99S63 R. 7. Brown Coal Co.
99663 Farrell Fuel Corporation
99664 Coleman d Company
99666 mnslow Coal Company
99666 McFarland Coal & Coke Co.
41 Coleman & Company
43 Thitney & Kammerar
43 Farrell Fuel Corporation
44 Winslow Coal Company 1000 " '*
609 Coleman & Company 1000 " »
610 Shanferoke Coal & Supply Co. 3000 '• "
611 Hoffman & Company COO '< ■>
613 Farrell Fuel Corporation 3000 " "
613 A. G. Maretti & Company 2500 '• »
n aooordanoa with terms and oonditiona contained in a
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.15
1.20
1.15
1000.00
1000.00
1000.00
2000.00
1000.00 ;
8000.00
1000.00
1150.00
3600.00
575.00
3600.00
2875.00
There being no further business.
T.I.0._
W.H.3._
the meeting adjourned.
Secretary.
MINUTES OP A MEETING OF !1BE BOARB OP DIRECTORS OP
. THE EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT OCtlPAHY
I Held Thursday, November 4, 1926, at 11»00 o'clock a.m., at the
principal office of the corporation. West Orange, N. J.
Present: Charles Edison, President:
Thomas A. Biison,
, Theodore M. Edison,
Harry P. Miller,,
. John V. Miller,
Henry Lanahan,
Yibi. H. Meadbworoft, Directors:
■ H. H. Eckert, . Secretary.
W. D. Cloos, Vice President lb General Manager.
The meeting was called to order and presided over by tha
President, Mr. diaries Edison.
.The minutes of the meeting held October 14, 1936, waro read
Mr. Cloos stated that on October 14th the Board approved of
the purchase of cement from the Lawrence Portland Cement Co. durii^ the pariod
from about September 27th to October 31st, 1926, vdiioh, at a price of $1.60
per barrel, it waa estimated would amount to approximately $75,000 worth. The
total purchases during that pariod, however, amounted to 63,840 barrels, or
$102,144.00 - an overage of $27,144.00; and Mr. Cloos requosted the Board's >
approval to the purchase of this additional amount.
Mr. Cloos further stated tjiat it was necessary to continue to ,
purchase cement during part of November, and the actual figures would be pro- .
n motion regularly made and seconded, the following rasolu- .
I tlon was unanimously adoptad:
BESOIVEB, that tha Board of Dirootora of this corpora¬
tion does horahy approve of tha purchase of an additional
quantity of cement, i.e., 16,965 bhla. 6 $1.60 - ^27,144.00,
from the Lawrence Portland Cement Company during tha period
from about September 37th to Ootobor 31, 1926, tha
total amount of such purchases for said period $102,144.00.
i sooonded, the following resolutions ware, unanimouslyadopted:
RESOLVED, that tha Board of Directors of She Edison
Portland Cement Company does hereby approve and ratify
the action of Mr. 0. S. Williams, Jr. , Vice President in
oharge of Purchases, in exeouti>e the following orders,
copies of which have been numbered and filed with, the
Secretary of this corporation as Authorisation Ko. 0-263:
T/inslow Coal Co. 1000 Hons Coal $2.25 $ 2,260.00
Steal City Qas Coal 1260 " " 2.35 2,937.50
Shanferoke Coal Co. 1760 " '• 2,40 4,200.00
W, H. Varner Oo. 760 '• » 2.26 1,687.60
Sitnek Fuel Co. 10000 " » 3.00 30,000.00
Coleman & Oo. 600 '• •• 2.36 1,176.00
in aooordanoe with terms and conditions contained in said orders.)
RESOLVED, that Mr. C. 3. Williams, Jr. , Vice President
in oharge of Purchases, be and ha is hereby authorized to
execute on behalf of The Edison Portland Cement Company, a
certain order, #966, dated October 29, 1926, with Livermore
Street, Hew York City, a copy of
which has been numbered and filed with the Secretary of this
corporation as Authorization Ho. C-265, and providing for
the purchase of;
10,000 books, "'JHE RCHAHCE 0? CEUENI" . . . ' . . *17 900.OO
Retouching photographs . . ’465.OO
Corrugated mailing cartons - wrapping books
in tissue and inserting in cartons, attach¬
ing labels as furnished by us, attaching
stamps and mailing . ^ 1.476.00
Total - $19.840.00
(Postage extra)
n aooordanoe with quotation dated October 20, 1926.
58
MIHIITE3 OP A MEETIEO OP THE BOARD OP DIREOTOHS OP
THE EDISOE PCHTLAffl) CEHSHT COl'PAHY
Held Monday, November 89, 1986, at 11:00 o'clock a.m., at the
principal office of the corporation, West Orange, H. J.
Present! Charles Edison, President!
Thomas A. Biison,
Theodore M. Edison,
Harry. P. Miller,
John V. Miller,
Henry lanahan,
Vln. H. Meadoworoft, Directors!
Hi Hi Eckert, Seoi'etary,
V/i D, Cloos, Vice President & General Manage
The meeting was called to order and presided over by the
President, Mr, Charles Edison,
The minutes of the meeting held Hovember 4, 1986, were read
and approved.
Mr, Edison stated that on Eovember 4, 1986, the Bom-d of
Directors approved of the purchase of additional cement during the period
from September 87th to October 31, 1986, and that it had been necessary to
continue to purchase cement durii^ the month of Hovember. The total pur¬
chases during November amounted to 88,870 barrels, or $36,698.00, and Ur.
Edison requested the Board's approval to the purchase of this additional
amount .
On motion regularly made and seconded, the following resolu¬
tion was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of this corporation does
hereby approve of the purchase of an additional quantity of ooment,
i.e., 88,870 barrels @ $1.60 - $36,698.00, from the Lawrence Portland
Cement Company during the month of November, 1986, making the total
amount of such purchases to November 30th, .$138,736.00.
At the requost of Mr. Cloos,
seconded, the following resolutions were
motion regularly made and
imsnimously adopted:
Total axpandltura not to axoaod
The Vioa Presidont in Charge of Pui
States internal Hevonue Oolleotor for a permit to nse at otouai Lsvxiie,
i;. j., non-bevorage distilled spirits - Ethyl Alcohol in oonnaotion
hn stated it was necessary that the Board of Dirootors pass
On notion regularly made and seconded, the following rosolu-
tion ’.ras unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that l!r. James ?. Doig, Assistant Seorotary of this
Corporation be and ho hereby is authorized, empowered and direot-
ed'for and. on behalf and in the name of this corporation to forth¬
with make application, pursuant to the laws of-the United States,
and the regulations and decisions issued by the United States
Internal Revenue Department thereunder, for a permit to nse Ethyl
Alcohol and to execute and deliver to the proper authorities any
and all bonds, notices, reports and papers required by said laws,
regulations and decisions in the promises.
RESOLVED, that Hr, 0, S. T7illlans, Jr., Vice President
in charge of Purchases, be and he is hereby authorized to
execute on behalf of the Edison Portland Cement Company, a
certain order number 1555, dated Deoombar 6, 1936, with
Traylor Engineering i tianufacturing Company, Allentown, Pa, ,
a copy of which has boon numbered and filed with the Secre¬
tary of this corporation as Authorization Eo. 0-269, and
HSSOLVED, that tha Board of Dirootoro of The Edison
Portland Coraont Company,, doos haroby approve and ratify
. the action of its projer officers in axoouting under date
of Pabruary.17, 1927, a lease covering the rental of certain
premises hnom as the Horth Sast portion of the tenth floor
in the Winfield Building, Fifth Avenue and Fortieth Street,
Haw York City, IJ. Y., from F. 'll. V/oolworth do., for a period
of two years, ooramenolng liay 1, 1927 and andii^ April 30,
1929, at a rental of iHSO.OO per month, all in aoeordanoe '
with the terms and conditions contained in said lease, a
copy of uhioh has bean numbered and filed with the Secretary
of this corporation as Authorization C-277.
RESOlTrlD, that Kr. 0. 3. Williams, Jr,, Vice President
in charge of Purchases, be and he is hweb; authorS io
0" I’al'alf of The Edison Portland Bam.3nt Coranan'y a
B^fco 6 '’“i' Bemis fiSrs
numbered and filed with*thf sLrotary^f“thiroorDratl®
■' par
Printed one side - 99.50 •>
.o.b. Solder's plant, freight
allowed to Hew Village, H. J.
. April, Hay and June, 1927.
Portland Cesiont Company doofheLb-
aot^n of Mr. c. S. Williams, jr vf^'T" ‘he r .
tile in charge
‘ary of thir'^ having boon numbered ai^'fi^r® ooutraots,
'ary of this oorporation: - “ with the Secre-
thor. Order '
!lp- Uo, Quantity ,,
■ - SSlMaterial Dotal. Ex-
— . ~ - Prioe nenditures
: ::
" 1927 0 » „
lanlmously carried
On notion rasularly mailo, seconded and un
following resolution nas adopted: -
V.HEREA3, Ur. Thomas A. Edison, who held twenty (20)
notes of The Edison Portland Cement Company, dated
Sapterabar 30, 1925, bain" a renewal of similar notes
dated September 1, 1924, in the amount of one hundred
thousand dollars ($100,000.) each, totalling two million
dollars ($2,000,000.), and expiring September 30, 1926:
AIJD IIHESEAS, in lieu of payment, Kr. Eiison hae ,
offered to aooept similar notes expiriig September 30,
HOW, THEREPORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of
Directors hereby approve and ratify the action of the
proper offioers of this oorporation, upon the surrender
for cancellation by Thomas A. Edison of the aforesaid
notes held by him, in issuing to Ur. Thomas A. Edison
°"® hundred thousand dollars
(9100,000.) each, totalling two million dollars (52,000,000).
September 30, 1928, and
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Secretary.
MIHDTES OP A HEETIHO OP THE BOARD 01? •nTUFfYPnaf! np
THE EDISOH PORTLiHT) CUMEHT CflUPairy
Held Monday, April 11, 1927, at 11:00 o’clock a
principal office of the oorporation. West Orange, H, j.
Present: Theodore M. Edison,
Henry Lonahan,
Harry E: Biller,
J. V. Millar,
V/. H. Msadoworoft, Directors;
H. H. Eckert, Secretary;
I In the absence of Ur. Charles Edison, President, and Ur. Thomas A
Edison, Chalnnan of the Board, Mr. Theodore M. Edison, was elected chairman.
The minutes of the meeting held February 21, 1927, v
A memorandum was presented from Ur. V/. D. Cloos requesti:^ the
Board's approval to certain purchase orders, and on motion regularly made
and seconded, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of The Edison
Portland Cement Company does hereby approve and ratify the ^
action of Mr. C- S. VAlliams, Jr. , Vice President in charge
of Purchases, in-executlie the following Purchase Orders,
copies of which have been numbered and filed with the Secre¬
tary of this oorporation as Authorization Ho. C-284:
3025 Bums Fuel Co. 60 oars Coal @ §1.20 I
3026 A.O.Maratti Co. 30 " " 1-20
3027 Coleman & Co. 30 " " 1'25
3028 Elk River Coal & Lumber Co. 10 " "
(• 15;i higher freight rata)
3029 Connellsville Big Vein 30 oars ’• 1.25
3030 Vetterlein Fuel Co. 10 " ''
3031 Moreland Coke Co. . 10 ’’ " 1«25
3032 Blue Ribbon Coal Co 30 " , " 1*25
3033 Eastern Fuel Co. ‘ 30 " 1«25
For delivery during April - 1927.
Total expenditure not to exceed §14,700.00.
(All in accordance with the terms and conditions contained
Jtot to exceed 5336,000.
the terms and oonditions
>, the
ting adjourned.
mpm OP A llEBTIKC OP BOARD OP mutinTOpg n„
THE EDISOH PORTLAHD CEUI^ET noMPiuv
Held 'Friday, May 13, 1937, at 11-00 o'clock a.m..
principal office of the corporation. West Orange, E. j.
Present: Thomas A. Edison, CSiairraan:
Theodore K. Edison,
Henry Lanahan
Harry F. Millar,
John V. Millar,
W. H. Meadoworof t , Directors;
H. H. Eokort, Seorotary.
The meeting \ms called to order and presided over
Chairman of the Board, Mr. Thomas A. Edison.
j The minutes of the maeti:® held April 11, 1937, wore read and
approved.
Mr. Thomas A. Edison stated that It.had been deoided to relieve
Mr. O.S.V/illiams, Jr., Vice President in Charge of Purchases from his
duties and responsibilities in oonnaotion with Purchases in order to per¬
mit him to devote his time to' other activities for this company and the
other Edison Companies, and particularly in order to enable him to devote
his time to the davelopment and procurement of now business for the vari¬
ous Edison Companies. To carry this out it is redominenJed that the title
of Mr. C.S.V/illiams, Jr. bo changed from Vice President in Charge of Pur¬
chases to Vice President.
In order to fill the vacancy caused by the change of duties of'
Mr. C. S. T/illiams,Jr. , and to conform v/ith our By-laws so that all orders
or contracts involving' an aggregate expenditure of 51,000 or over and loss
than 510,000 may be approved and ratified personally by tho Vice President
in Charge of Purchases, Mr. Thomas A. Biison recommended tho appointment
Charge of .Purohas
Portland Cement Company Boston
in said account, from time to
is here'by authorized to
. __r this Corporation in all matters and transactions relating
to any of its business with said Old Colony Trust Company, and sub¬
ject to said By-laws to effect loans at any timo for this Corpora¬
tion from said bank and for such loans to make, execute and deliver
promissory notes; each such note to be signed in accordance with
that portion of the By-laws relating to HOIES, and be it further
RESOLVED, that, in addition to the powers and authority
already given certain officers of T he Edison Portland Cement
Company, as provided by its By-laws, authority is hereby
granted to Hiss l&therine G. kelly to sign and to Ur, Albert
C. Bruff to countersign checks draivn on the funds of this
Corporation, carried in its account known as "Boston Sales Office
Account," in The Old Colony Trust Company, Boston, Uass.; pro¬
vided, hov«ver, that neither Uiss ICatherine G. Kelly nor Ur,
Albert C, Bruff shall have any authority to endorse for deposit
in or oolleotion by said bank any checks, drafts or money orders
payable to dr to the order of The Edison Portland cement Company,
This authorization oanoels and supersedes a similar reso¬
lution adopted by the Board of Directors on April 30, 1924,
regarding the signing and counter-signing of such checks drawn
on the funds of this corporation in The Liberty Trust Company,
Boston, Hass.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of The Edison
Portland Cement Company does hereby approve and ratify the
action of Mr. C. S. miliams, Jr., Vice President in Charge
of Purchases, in executing the following Purchase Orders,
copies of which have been numbered and filed with the Secre¬
tary of this" corporation as Authorization Kos. C-287 and C-288
dorization Ro. C-287, Purchase Order Ho. 3096, dated April 4, 192
Livermore & Ifiiight Company.
Material! 24,000 pieces 4 color folders for
Architects & Contractors, .#4,620.00
27,000 pieces 3 color broadsides
for Dealers,
100,000 pieoes Dealer Booklets, — 2,150_.£0
77
79
V.!arp0n, \ito. A.
Tihite, Harry
vailott, Jana
\7oodv;ard, Harsarat E.
Hama of Prn^cy
H. E. Miller
97
fatal - repraaantad by proxy
Grand fatal -
130,546 20,718 201,264
131,941 40,688 222,529
majority ot‘ tha stool: issued and outstanding baing roprasantod by tha
holders thereof either in person or by proxy.
fhe proxies presented were ordored filed with the Saoratary, *
fhe Secretary presented and road a oopy of tho notiae of tha
meeting, together with the proof of the due mailing thereof to eaoh stoolc-
holder of the corporation at least ten days prior to the mooting, as required
by the By-laws.
fhe Chairman pro tern stated that tha Frasiaont, Mr. Charles
Edison, had desired to be present in parson at this meeting to make the
usual nnniim report, but owing to his. absence from ijaat Orange, it was
impossible for him to do so, and for that reason it saemad to bo desirable
to adjourn the meeting until May 27, 1927.
j On motion by Mr. Whiter H. Miller, seconded by Mr. Wa. H. Maadow-
i croft, and by unanhsous affimnativa vote by all those jresent in person and
roprosented by proxy, tha meeting was adjourned to Friday, May 27, 1927, at
11:30 o'clock a.m.
fhe Secretary was then instructed to insert in the minute book
for the purpose of referonoo, the following p^ars.
1. Copy of notice to the meeting and proof of tho service.
2. Form of proxy.
OnANGE,N.J.U.S.A.
May 8, 1987
To The Stockholders of
THE EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY;
The annual meeting of the Stockholders of The Edison Portiand Cement
Company wiil be held on Friday. May 80. 1087. at 1;30 o'clock P. M.. (Day-
light Saving Time) at the principal office of the Corporation. Edison Laboratory,
comer of Lakeside Avenue and Main Street. West Orange. New Jersey, for the
purpose of electing a Board of Directors and receiving and acting upon the reports
of the officers and for the transaction of such other business as may properly. come
before the meeting.
If you do not expect to be present
nature, duly witnessed, to the enclosed proxy
at the meeting, please affix your sig-
and return it in the enclosed atamped
envelope.
Yours very truly.
H. H. ECKERT.
MlirarES OP THE ADJOURNED AHiraAL MEETIHB OP IHE STOCKHOHjSRS OP
THE EDISON PORTLAND CHIENT COMPANY
Tho anmial maeting of the stoohholders adjourned f
} of the corporation, Biison
Lahoratory, corner Latosida Avenue -and Main Street, U
.The meeting was called to order and presided o
n motion by Mr. H. P. Millor, seconded by Mr. J. V. Miller, the
the roll of the stooldiolders was dispensed with, and the Secretary,
and the proxies presented.
STOnmOLDERS PRESENT IN PIRSON.
Edison, Charles
Edison, Thomas A.
Edison, Theodors M.
Lanahan, Henry
Meadoworoft, V/. H.
Miller, Harry P.
Miller, John V.
STOCKHQT.'nERS REPnESHITED BY PROXY
Arbogast, Lois G. J.
Arbogast, Ralph
1 Barber, Mario 3.
Beaoom, James S.
Bent, .(iuinoy
Bioren & Company
Brewster, Roberta
Bromley, Joseph H.
Brown, Henry P.
Bruff, Albert C.
Burch, Pranois P.
Clark, Edgar M.
Clark, A. Louise
Darli:^-, Martha M.
Davidson, Jane. H. •.
Dyar, Frank L.
Eaiaon, Krs. Mina H.
Elkin, Adda P.
Edison, Ino., Thomcis A.
Pablo, Frodariok A.
Felton, Edgar C.
Funk, Marion Thompson
Oarnor, S. Carl
Sow, Halan H. (Mrs. )
Gummoy, John 3.
Harpar, Jossia Cornell
Harper, VJn. Henry
i Hird, Allan M.
Holland, E. Fraankel (Mrs. )
Howell, Maude H.
I Huff, V/. A.
Katzenbaoh, Hatalie Molleal (Mrs. )
i Kunkol, Beverly W.
I Lester, Mary Elizaboth
' Lippar, Milton W.
Mallory, 'll. 3.
' Martin, A.dalina M.
Mason, V/. H.
; Masters, Jessie V/.
j Mathieu, John P. Est. of
Mayor, E.
Miller, V, ’altar H.
Morse, Alice J.
Morse, Francis G. Est. of
Mulford, David P.
Hew Brunswick Trust Co., Trustee
Page, Hhealer H.
Page, Hobart Holmes
Parsons, Eatharino F.
Phila. Trust Co., Trustee (C.M.Guiz
Pierman, A. H.
Pilling, Catherine Boss Mrs. Est.
Pilling, Y/. 3.
Soattergood, Alfred G.
Soattergood, J. Henry
Soattergood, Margaret (Miss) Est.
Hoag, Anna 3., Est. of'
Soattergood, Maria C. (Mrs.)
Sorrill, YJn. J.
Sisler, Rebecca H. (Mrs.)
Staniforth, lamia M. (Mrs.)
Sweeney, P. A(
Taylor, Florence H.
Thompson, Helen
Thompson, J. Linton
Thompson, J. V/.
Villard, Oswald G.
Wales, Florence Morse
Humber of
Common Prafg
Wbirran,- Arthur P.
V/arren, Wa. A.
YShite, Harry
Willett, Jana
Woodward, Margaret
Total Shares
182943
a majority of the stock issued and outstanding being represented by
holders thereof either in person or by proxy.
The proxies presented were ordered filed with the Secretary.
The minutes of the meeting of the stockholders held May 20,
a continuation, were read
1927, of t*ioh thit
and stock books of the oorporatic
gothar
The transfer
list, in alphabetical order, of the
the ensuing election, with the address of each
holders entitled
nalned during
produced
and the number of shares held by each.
the election open to inspeotic
Cheodorf
Millar, seconded by
and by unanimc
iffirmativa
oltholders
annual meeting of the
of Eleotic
the office of Di:
candidatE
by Mr', Henry Lanahan,
Edison,
office
No othc
boo;
made
On motion by H. P. Killor, seoondad by T. U. Edison, and by
aaotinss hold sinoo the mooting of the stooWioldars on June 10, .1926,
ivas disponsod v/ith - the minute book being left open for inspeotion by
II On motion by llr. Henry Lanahan, seconded by Mr. Via. H.
Ij lleadonoroft, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
;j HESOLVED, that the aots of the Directors and Offioorj
II on behalf of this corporation as set forth in the minutes
|! of the Directors' moetings held since 'tho annuel meeting of
ij the Stockholders on May 28, 1925, be and the same are here-
|1 by approved, ratified and confirmed.
|| During the balance of tho hour that tho poll was required to
|j bo kept open, Mr. Charles Edison reported on the results obtained from
Ij operations during the year 1926. .During 1926 the production of fin-
jl ished cement vss 2,095,501 bbls., as compared with the previous year's
production of 2,166,472 bbls. The lower production was brought about
by adverse quarrying conditions. Those conditions, as wall as the in
I creased price of coal during tho latter months of the year were mainly
The shipmonts of finished cement for the year 1926 were.
3.276,161 barrels (86,709 bbls. purchased from other manufacturers.)
The shipments for 1925 were 2,102,195 bbls. Because of keener com-
•‘8S, the average
with §1.782 for 1925.
^ price for 1926
spared
signed, Inspeotors of Election, report that,
talcen oath impartially to conduct the election of Directors of tho a
named corporation, we did receive X A Q votes of the stooWiold
77^<^nar) /.
. Kim/TES OP THE AMWAL, HESTIHO OP THE BOAHD OP DIRECTORS C
: THE EDISOH' PORTLAini CBIEKT COHRAHY
Held, pursuant to notice, Tuesday, Kay 31, 1927, at
the principal office of the corporation, V?ast Orange
Present: Charles Edison, President;
Thomas A. Edison,
Theodore K. Edison,
Henry lanehan,
Harry P. Miller,
John V. Miller,
V3n. H. Ueadov/orof t , Directors;
H. H, Eolosrt, Secretary;
W. D. docs. Vice President &
The meeting was called to order and rresided over hy the President,
The President stated that one of the objects of the meeting wa
elect officers of the corpoitition to hold office until the next annual
meeting or until their ■ successors are elected.
officers provided for by
he By-laws of the corporation, as follows: -
Chairman of tho Board of Directors
President,
Such Vice Presidents, including a Vice President in c
of Purchases, as may be determined upon by
Board of Directors
General Manager,
Treasurer,
Secretary,
General Counsel,
' Such Assistant Treasurers as may from time to time do
' tarminad upon by the Board of Directors, ^
Such Assistant Secretaries as may from time to t me
tarminad upon by tho Board of Dir eo tors,
And, such other officers as may from time to time oe
mined upon by the Board of Directors.
Ir. -H. -p. Miller; seconded by Kr. Meadowproft,
d by unanimous affirmative \
, the following gentlomon w
Ltho offices set opposite t
Thomas A. Edison
Oharlss Edison
W. D. Cloos
Halph H. Allen
C.S.Williaras, Jr.
Alhort C. Bvuff
Raymond A. VYotaler
Harry P. Millar
H. H. Eokort
Henry Lanahan
E. H. Philips
J. C. LaRue
- cSiairinan of the Board of Directors
- President
- Vice President and General Uanaaor
- vice President, also
Vice President in Charge of Purchases
- Vice President
- Vice President and Eanagar New England District
- Vice President and Manager New York District
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- General Counsel
- Assistant Treasurer
- Assistant Treasurer
- Assistant Secretary
- Assistant Secretary
Pranoh was re-appointed Manager of the
ies Biison stated that the contemplated absence of
1 extended trip, and in order to provide for any
!| appoint an additional Assist
t Treasui'er, and ha therefore proposed
On motion regularly made and seconded, the following
solution was unanimously adopted!
HE30L73D, that Mr. John V. Miller be and he is
hereby olaotad Assistant Treasurer of THE EDISON PORTLAND
CSMEIOT caiPAirY, to hold office until the noxt regular annual .
meeting, or until his successor shall have been elected,
unless his office shall otherwise become vacant.
Mr. Charles Edison stated that the issue of $1,500,000
First Mortgage Gold Bonds of this company will fall due on April 1,
1939, He stated that he had had this matter under consideration
and Had discussed it with other directors and officers of the com¬
pany; that the company could not hope to have sufficient free fundi
available by that data for this purpose without refinancing of a
Character involving considerable expense; that therefore it !vas
desirable to obtain the consent of holders of bonds to an agreement
whereby the due date of the bonds would bo extended to April 1, 1934,
it being understood that the semi-annual interest payments at the rati
of 6$ would continue over the extension period.
Mr. Edison submitted to the Board a copy of a proposed
agreement carrying out the provisions mentioned above and recommend-
t the Board approve the
re the same and authorize the proper officers
lignatures to such agreement.
On motion regularly made and seconded, the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted;
RESOLVED, that the proposed agreejnent hereinafter
set forth providing for the extension for the ^
payment of the bonds of this company until April 1, 1934,
be^d the same is hereby approved, said proposed agreement
being in the follbwing form and tenor!
"THIS AGBESHEKT, made the first day of June, 1927,
' by and between
fflE EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT C0!.!PANY, a
. Sistiie under the laws of the State of Hew f
second part, hereinafter called the
TRUST COMPANY, of Newark, New Jersey, PC^Y
hereinafter called the"Trustae", T/ITNE33ETH that:
OT, March 2. 1901, execute and
'•VHEREAS the Company did, on wren ^ and
deliver to Williamsburgh Trust ^mpany, ^ “°^P°;^“°Vruttee, a cer-
existiis under the laws ® ° property as therein partiou-
tain mortgage and deed of trust of P pnincipal of One
larly described, to secure jjouars of bonds on April
Million Five Hundred Thousand (^l.BOO, ) Po ^
■ 1st. 1929, with interest J™ semi-amually^^^^
cent, per annum, which said “jjgtgg, and the said mortgage
duly executed and clerk's office of the County of
and deed Of trust recorded 1904, in Book 70 of
Vferren, New Jersey, on the 19th day ^
Mortgages for said County on pages ox
"OTERHAS the Bondholder is now tl
of bonds, numbered
issued and outstandiiy and secured by the a
. and deed of trust; and
nation as Trustee under the said mort;;aga and deed of trust, uhioh
said resignation was duly accepted, and Fidelity Trust Company
(now Fidelity Union Trust Company) a corporation created and ex¬
isting under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Haw Jersey,
and having its principal office at Mowark, in the County of Essex
and State of Hew jersey, was duly appointed and oonstituted as the
successor in trust of said V/illiamsburgh Trust Company under said
mortgage and deed of trust by a vffiting dated I’aroh 32, ISU, which
said appointment was duly accepted by said Fidelity Trust Company
by a writing dated liaroh 24, 1911, and recorded in the Clerk's
office of the county of V.'arren, Hew Jersey, in Bit, 86 of Mortgages
for said County. on pages 493, etc.; and
mant at the office of'fbo attached thereto, upon present-
tional cou^onff" :L -tv/est Orange, Hew Jersey, addi-
Bondholder agrees to pr'es^t Loh ofa^f
office of the Companv at ^ '>y
quest and notification from the cS’ >^8J^say; upon proper re-
7vhen so P'esented to the Gomcanv^^b^i^i
follows: stamped' or endorsed as
"The time for the payment of this Bond, Ho. _ _ , is
extended until the first day of April, 1934, together
with interest thereon according to the terms of the
additional coupons hereto attached, subject to all the
terms and conditions of the said bond and of Uie mort¬
gage and deed of trust between The Edison Portland Cemont
Company and Williamsburgh Trust Company, dated March 2nd,
1904, as modified by agroeinant dated June 1, 1927, and
executed by the holders of a majority in amount of all
the bonds secured by the said mortgage and deed of trust
and outstanding on the said June 1, 1927.
"The place for the payment of this bond and all interest
thereon shall bo at the office of the Fidelity Itaion
Trust Company, Kewark, Hew Jersey, or at the office of
such successor trustee as may be hereafter duly oon¬
stituted and appointed.
The Edison Portland Cament Company,
"The Bondholder does further hereby assent to, authorize
and agree that the provisions of said mortgage and deed of trust
and bonds owned by the Bondholder be so modified as to relieve the
Company from the obligations imposed by Article III of the said
mortgage and deed of trust, which said Article requires payment by
the Company to the Trustee of the sum of Beventy-fivo Thousand
{1575,000.) Dollars annually, said modification to bo effective im¬
mediately upon the execution of this agreement, and the Bondholder
does hereby also waive any and all prior defaults under the tarns
of said A.rticle 111,
"The Company hereby agrees that it v/ill pay on the first
day of April, One Thousand Nino Hundred and- Thirty-four , the princi¬
pal of every bond issued under and seoiu'ed by. said mortgage and dee
of trust and also that it will pay the interest on said bonds at tne
dates and place and in the manner specified in such bonds or in tba
coupons thereto belonging, including the additional coupons 0 0
attached thereto as herein provided for, according to the rue -
tent and meaning thereof, as hereby changed and modilied, witnoui
deduction from either principal or interest for any tax
imposed by the United States, or by any State.
and which the Company may be required to Pay or re , . ^
under or by reason of any present or severe?
the bonds shall be payable only up6n paid,
coupons for such interest as they respect v y ’ P
such coupons shall forthwith be canceled. The Ploce for all
payments, both principal and interest, shall be the office^
Fidelity Union Trust Company, Newark, gg„stituted and
"The company further agrees that it T/ill from time to
time, during the extended period, pay and discharge all taxes,
assessments and governmental charges laiTfully imposed upon the
interests of the Trustee or the Bondholder in the said mortgaged
premises, provided, hovraver, that nothing heroin contained shall
require the Company to pay any such tax, assessment or charge
so long as the Company shall in good faith and by proper legal
proceedings contest the validity thereof.
"And it is further agreed that the Company from time to
time, on v;ritten demand of the Trustee or its successor or success¬
ors, shall make, do, execute, acknowledge and deliver all such
further acts, deeds, oonveyenoas and assurances in the lav; as may
be reasonably desired or required for effeoti^ the intention of
these presents.
"It is further understood and agreed that upon this
and like instruments being signed by the hoiders of a majority
in amount of all the bonds secured by the said mortjage and deed of
trust and outstanding on the day of the date hereof the provisions
of this agreement shall apply to and bo binding upon all of .the
bonds issued under and secured by the said mortgage and deed! of,
trust, as well as to the Bondholders, the Company and the Trustee,
as provided in Article 71, Section 1 of said mortgage and dead of
trust, and all the covenants and agreements horeinabove made shall
be equally bindiiv; upon and inure to the benefit of the executors,
administrators, successors and assigns, respectively, of the said
parties hereto.
"It is further agreed that, except as herein changed
r modified, all the rights, duties and privileges required of
r accorded to the parties hereto, by tiie said mortgage and dead
*n full force and effect.
f trust shall remain i:
"III VTITHESS niiRBO? the Bondholder has set h hand
and seal, and the Company and the Trustee have caused these
presented to be subscribed with their respective corporate -
Presidents or Vice-Presidents, and
theifres^LJ- ‘^a^ls and attested by.
Assistant Secretaries the day
and year first above written. ^
Signed, sealed and delivered
in the prasenoe of:
- - - - - _ ,1.3.
THE EDISON POHTUKD CEifflNT COilPAIiy
By _ _ _____
A.TTE3T: President
Seore tary . "
ATTEST: EIDEllTY UNION
THU3T COlEAlfY
HE30LVED, that the Board of Directors of The Edison
Portland Cement Company does hereby approve and ratify
the action of Ur. Ralph H. Allen, Vice President in
Charge of Purchases, in executing the following orders,
copies of which have boon numbered and filed v;i th the
Secretary of this corporation: -
C-39 6 3673 Bates Valve Bag Co. 160,000 Paper Bags
0-397 3674 Jaite Company 160,000 » "
Ur. Charles Edison stated that it had become necessary to furth
open the Cement Rook quarry adjacent to our present operations, and that
it was considered advisable to lot out the stripping to an outside party,
rather than doing it ourselves. A desirable figure had been obtained
from a contractor najued Hugh Simanton at the rate of 45^ per cubic yard
for all material lying above the surface formed by the highest projec¬
tions of bed rook, and 75ji per cubic yard for all material requiring
excessive hand labor. Ur. Edison submitted a copy of the proposed
agreement with Simanton, . and, requested the . authorization of the Board
"RS301VED, that the proper officer of this corporation
is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Il^'h
Simanton, of Haokettstown, H. J*. for the .
material over the cement rook on the area „ .
on the blue print accompanying agreement, ^
accordance with the terms and conditions contained in .aid
agreement; a copy of which has been numbered ^
the Secretary of this Corporation as Authorization N .
• ■ Hr. Cloos presented an estimate sheet, Ho. 210, , together
v,ith General Speciaifioations coverir^ the installation of necessary
material to provide better workiXB conditions at the discharge end
of the present kilns. Ho further stated that it wuld iitprove the
kiln output, decrease maintenance costs, dooreaso explosive hazards,
savins in horse power, eliminate large coal hins,-and provide space
for the installation of additional sections to kilns, increasing
their lengths and disjneter at discharge ends, thereby increasing out¬
put. The total estimated expenditure is'not to exceed $^,178.00.
Hr. Cloos also stated that this matter had been taken up, with the
President, Hr. Charles Edison and some of the Bireotors, and he now
desired the authorization of ihe Board to an appropriation to cover
this expenditure.
On motion regularly
and seconded the following resolu¬
tion was adopted!
RESOLVED, that the Board of Birootors of this Cor¬
poration does hereby authorize the proper officers to
proceed vdth certain installation of material and equip¬
ment to provide better vmrkiiS conditions at the dis¬
charge end of the present kilns, in accordance v/ith Esti¬
mate Sheet Ho. 210 and General Specifications and costs
attached thereto, copies of which have been numbered and
filed with the Secretary of this Corporation as Authori¬
sation Eo. C-295, and providing for the following: '
10 - Hew Coal Bins
10 - Hew Coal Peadero
1 - How 5" Transport Lina
2 - Blowers
Working Platform
Bismantliig, Electrical clean-up, etc.
Total Expenditure not to exceed $53,178.00.
Hr. Qiarles Edison stated that in addition to the strippii
required for the extonsion of our Cement Rock Quarry, it would also
be necessary to mako certain other changes to make the new sa
jstime
total expenditur
e of $27,012.00, viiioh amount covers the following items:
Estimate #228 - Oovers all Labor and Haterial necessary
to install complete a 14" 0. 1. Water Pipe
Lina - 2400* in length, approx. $12,611
Estimate #231 - Covers all Labor and Haterial necessary
to build complete Pump House and Bara, and
to make all connections from pump to new
14*; line. 6,500
Estimate #230 - Covers purchase and installation of
Electrical Equipment (Wire, switches,
conduits, etc. ) necessary for pumping
station and transmission lines. 6,083
Estimate #232 - Covers purchases and installation of
one SO H.P. Motor end all necessary parts
to operate same.
On motion regularly made and seconded, the following resolution
s adopted:
RESOLVED, that the proper officers of this Corpora¬
tion be and they are hereby authorized to proceed with
the installation of the 14" water pipe line, pump house
and dam, at a cost not to exceed $27,012.00, all in accord¬
ance with Estimate Sheets Hos. 228, 230, 231 and 232, copies
of v;hioh have bean numbered and filed with the Secretary
of this Corporation as Authorization Ho. 0-294.
Hr. Cloos presented and read a Purchase Order, #3564, amounting
to $17,225.61, for work performed at our plant at 'Haw Village by the B. L.
&. W. R. R. Company. Mr. Cloos pointed out that approximately $10,000 of
the total of this order' was for work necessary in connection with the Bag
House and Packing Stations project, an appropriation for whicn was author-
ized by the Boai-d of Directors July 17, 1925, calling for a total expend;
ture estimated at $225,000. The balance of the Purchase Order is to cov
the cost of laying tracks for the handling of incoming materials, mostly
coal and gypsum.
On motion regularly made and seconded, the following resolution
I I was adopted:
HS30LVED, that tha Boartt oi uiroutuio
and ratify tho axacution by the profa r effioara ei Purchase
order ff3564. totallia:i r)17, 225.61, and ocvering the work por-
forraed'by the D. L. i-. W. H. H. Company in tho installation of
navi tracks as follows:
In connection with the naw Bag House and
Packiiy Stations, as provided for in the
appropriation of July 17, 1926, $10,000.00
All in aooordanoa with the terms and conditions contained
in said Purchase Order, Eo.3564, a copy of viiioh has been num¬
bered and filed with the Secretary of this Corporation as
Authorization No. 0-291.
Hr. Charles Edison stated that on February 1, 1926, the Board '
tors adopted ^a resolution authorizing Mr. Thomas A. Edison,
, of the Board of Directors, or Hr. Charles Edison, President,
D. Cloos, Tice President and Qeneral Uanager, to sign bids
1 the name of Hr. 0. S. Williams, Jr., Vice Pi-esidont, and therefore
requested that the Board's authorization be amended accordingly.
ilarly made and seconded, the following resolu-
RESOLTSD, that tho resolutions adopted by the Board of
actors of this corporation on February 1, 1926, regard-
tha signing of bids anl contracts with tho United States
emmont bo and they horoby are rescinded and revoked.
RESOLVED, that either of tho following officers of The
son Portland Omont Company, namely, Kr. Thomas A. Edison,
irman of the Board of Diinotors, or Mr, Charles Edison,
sidont, or Mr. W. D. Cloos, Vice President and General
sununed up
fOllOWG!
A cost pluo oontraot vias awaraea xna
Publio Sorvioa Production Co. for tha
orootion of buildiiys. Tho Public jarvioa
Co. oatimatad a total of §74, OM, but the ao
fiijuroa raaoliad $116,000, or an axoeas of
Tho orifjinal astimata for Kaohinary and
Equipnant \7as $76,000, but tha final fiyuroE
Tlia balanoa of tho exooss over the original
astimata is brought about by a change in the Con-
vaycr System. Because of miscalculations of
outside engineers a bolt system had to be sub¬
stituted for tha puller- Kinyon , Conveying System.
These changes exceeded tho original estimates by
3t has nov; been oomplatad and Mr. Charles
e Board of Bireotors ftnthorize and ratify
ondituros totalling $360,112.20 to. cover th
nt of a new Bag House and Packing Stations,
assary Orading and Traok work.
RKSOLVHD, that the Board of Directors does hereby
authorica and ratify tho axpandituras totalling .$360,112.20,
to cover the araction and anuipnant of a new Bag House and
Packing Stations, togethar with tha nooossary Grading and
Track V.’ork, which inoludos $39,000 to oomplota tha Bag House
s Loughory has resigned and Miss E. S. Phillips has
been appointed in her stoad, i
is necessary to revoke the above ir
• ad resolution and authorize Miss Phillips to sign checks on said account
On motion regularly made and seconded, tho follmving rosolu-:
RESOLVED, that tha resolution adopted by the Board
of Directors of this Corporation on June 3, 1925, (Ho.C-
202), authorizing Miss K, J. Loughary to sign and Mr. j.
Hansell French to countersign checks dravm on tha funds
of this Corporation, carried in its account loiovm as
"Philadelphia. Sales Office Account", in the Bank of north
America and Trust Company, Philadelphia, Pa., be and tha
same hereby is rescinded and revoked, and be it further,
RESOLVED, that in addition to tha powers and authority
given to certain officers of The Edison Portland Comont Com¬
pany, as provided by its By-laws, authority is hereby grant¬
ed to Miss E, S. Hiillips to sign and Mr. J. Hansell French
to countersign chocks drara on the funds of this Corporation,
carried in its account knovm as "Philadelphia Sales Office
Account," in the Bank of Worth America and Trust Company,
Philadelphia, Pa.j provided, hovsver, that neither Miss
E. S. Phillips nor Mr. J. Hansell French shall have any
authority to endorse for deposit in, or collection by, said
bank any checks, drafts or money orders payable to or to the
order of The Edison Portland Cement Company.
passed April 11, 1927, authorizing tho purchase of 100,000 barrels of
cement from tho Penn. Dixie Portland Cement Company, it had become nooE
areth. Pa., at $1,40 per barrel.
IHald Uoaday, Avgust 1, 1927, at 11:00 o'olook a.D., at the
prinolpal offloa of the corporation, Tfest Orange, H. j.
Present: Charles Blison, President;
Thomas A> Edison,
Theodore U, Edison,
Vtn. U. Ueadoworoft,
John 7< Uiller, Sireotors;
H. H, Eokert, Seoretary;
S, Cloos, Vioe President and
General Uansger.
The meeting was oalled to order and presided over by the President,
The minutes of tbs meeting held June 27, 1927,
Ur, Eokert presented bills from Tin.
. O'Meill 4 sons, Insurance
Brokers at 309 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa., covering fire insurance on
Buildings and Contents, totalling $16,962.64, vdxidi it was necessary to pay
on July 11th, and requested the ratification of the Board of pireotors thereto.
e and seconded, the following resolution
was unanimously adopted:
HB30L7ED, that the Board of Blreotors does hereby approve
and ratify the action of the proper officers of this oorporation
in p^li« Wn. C. O'Neill & Sons,- Insurance Brokers, 309 Thlnut
Street, Ihiladelphia, Pa., bills covering insuranoe with this
company as follows:
June 6, 1927 - Additional Prepium upon auditing of
payroll by the Insurance company's
Auditor, covering Public Liability
Jsn. 4, '26 to Jan.4'27, $162.17
May 31, 1927 - Henewal of $2,430,730 Eire Insurance
under the General Form for one year,
covering buildings and contents, 15,027. bo
Lass Credit: .
March 31,1927- Coverij® cancellation of liability
4 Property Damage insurance on
Fordson Tractor, Return Premium, ....
Total expenditure - *16,962.64
I nr. T7. B. C1008 ra<iu<.Bt0d tha Board's approval to oartaia
I p^ohasa ordars. and on motion ragularly mada and saaondad. tha follow.
IlBg resolution was tmanlmously adopted:
EESOLVED. that tha Board of Biraotors of ^ ^ison
Portl^ Cement Company does herehy approve and »tify the
Mtiinf Mr. Ealiix ^Allon, Vice Pra aidant in Charge of
to^Las in exacting tha following Purchase Orders,
I ^i^s of which hava been numbered and filed » Jis Secra-
1 tary cf this Corporation as Authorization Ho. C-303;
4148 J.L.lIoran Co. oOOQ t(
4144 Coleman js Co. 1600 '
4146 Vetterlsin Puel 600 '
4160 Sitnek Puel 1000
4149 Haretti Coal 1000
4147 Bertha Consumers 1000
4145 Elk Rivar Coal &
Lumber Company 1000
* (lakes 16^ higher freight x
s Coal 0 $ .96
II @ 1.00
It e 1.00
n a 1.00
II a 1.00
n 8 1.00
4306 Jaita company, approx 160,000 Bags 8 §48,5011 .7,760,00
1| 4289 Batas Valve B^ Co. " 160,000 " a 48,6at 7,764.80
I All in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in said orders;
e being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
I principal office of 1
Present: Charles Edison,
Ihomas A. Edison,
Henry Lanahan,
VI. H. Headovwroft,
Harry P. Millar,.
John V. Miller,
Iheodore M. Edison, Biraotors;
H. K. Eckert,
VI. B. Cloos,
Secretary;
Vice President and
General Manager.
a meeting was called to order and presided over by tha
President, Mr. Charles Edison.
!Ehe minutes of the meeting held August 1, 1927, were read
Mr. W. D. Cloos requestad the Board’s approval to certain
purchase orders, and on motion regularly mada and seconded, the following
resolution was rmanimously adopted:
EESOLVEB, that the Board of Directors of The Edison
Portland Cement Company does hereby approve and wti^ the
action of Mr. Ralph H. Allen, Vice President i”
Purchases, in executing the followite Purchase
of which have been numbered and filed with the Secretary
this Corporation:
Blue Ribbon Coal Co.
Consolidation " "
Bums Puel Coal Co.
A. G. Maratti Coal Co.
Coleman & Co.
Elk River Coal * Lumber
Burtner Coal Co.
Continental Coal Co.
Coleman & Co.
Hot to exceed
Company
Authoriaa-
tlon Ko.
C-306-a 6090
0-306-6 6089
Total Expenditure:
Bates Valve Bag Co.
Jaite Company
Eot to exceed
(approx) 160,000 §7,764.80
'• 160,000 7.760.nn
. . . $15,624.00
All in aooordance with the terms and conditions contained in said order;
purohaso orders, aid on motion regularly made and seconded, the foliow-
iH3 resolution was unanimously adopted:
HE30LVED, that the Board of pireotora of The Edison
Portland Cemont Company does hereby approve and ratify the
action of Mr. Hall* H. Allan, Vice President in Oiarge of
Purchases, in executing the following Purchase Orders, copies
of vhich have been numbered and filed with the Secretary of
this Corporation:
Authoriza-
tion Ho. Order Ho« Oomnanv Tons Company
&-308-A 6284 Sitnok Pual Co. 1500 $1,575.00
0-308-B 6286 A. G. Karetti Co. 2000 2,100.00
0-308-0 5288 Hoffiaan Coal Co. 1500 1,575.00
0-308-D 5342 Continental Coal 500 500.00
C-308-E 5283 Moreland Coal & Coke Co* 1600 1,575.00
C-308-P 5287 Vanderbilt Coal i Ooks Co. 1500 1,575.00'
C-308-0 6285 Crovm Coal & Coks Co. 2000 2,100.00
Total Expenditure: IJot to exceed §11,000.00
All in accordance with the tenas and conditions contained in said
orders.
)ra being no further business, the moating adjourned.
Read ard Approved
MIKUTES,.,OPlA.UEET11S} OE the BOAHD of DIRECTOHS
: OEiTHE-BBISOH PORTldfflB CSiaiT COUPAIIY
winto'r operations, and. raquosted the approval of the Board of
Directors to the proper officers of Edison Portland cement Com¬
pany arransins for a loan of $600,000.00 at 6 percent interest
from Deoamher 1, 1937, to Hay 31, 1938, vSiioh would include the
balance of notes unpaid at the end of Eovembar, 1937, approxi¬
mating $300,000.00.
On motion regularly made and seconded, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted.
RESOLVED, that the proper offioars of Edison
Portland Cement Company be and they are hereby au¬
thorized to borrow up to but not exceeding $600,000
^ from Thomas A. Edison, Incorporated, in amounts as
^ required from time to time to cover our winter
V operations from December 1, 1937, to l!ay 31, 1938,
' interest on the amounts borrowed to be payable month¬
ly at the rata of 6 percent per annum.
Cost of Pipe
Exoavat ing , etc.,
■ Inatallation of Pipe
Connections at Pump Hoi
Mr. Cloos further stated that he. thought it advisable to
buy a new centrifugal pump, vhioh will allow us one pump available
at all times for fire protection. The estimated cost of the pump
would be around $3,600.00. .
' The total installation, Inoludli^- the pump, would cost
around $9,386.00, which is slightly in excess of the savings wo
will obtain on the first year's operation.
Ur. Oloos stated that he vas in favor of going ahead witl
! n.! qoon as possible so that we could begin realizing the
i seconded* the following
RESOLVED, tiiat the Board of Directors of tnis
I corporation does hereby approve and ratify the Mtion
of its proper officers in expending an ^ount not to
exceed $9,386.00 for the installation of- a new 6
fire liL and a new centrifugal pump, in accordance
with the recommendations of our Insurance
i to improve our fire protection and enable '>^^^0 obtain
! a lower rate, thereby saving approximately q.8,750.00
i per annum in insurance premiums.
ii Mr. Cloos also stated that in accordance with a resolu-
j .!«« P..M4 .< . ~.«1« "*■ *»> •»"*
i or — «»"• “
I' now desired the approval and ratification of the Board to the purchase
ij ^Jfrom" the individual companies.
On motion regularly made and seconded, the followiie
resolution was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors. of this
corporation does hereby approve and ratify, the action
of its propjr officers in purohasii^ during-the period
from April 1, 1937, to December 1, 1927, Cement from
outside oonoorns as follows:
Penn-Dixie Cement Corpn.
llazareth Cement Company
Phoenix Portland Cement Co.
301,137^ $461,194.01
Ur. Eckert stated that an agreement had been entered
into between this corporation and the American Telephone , and
Telegraph Company of Kew Jersey, dated November 30, 1937, for th(
purpose of permitting a relocation of a part of the telephone and
telegraph line now across the Cement Company's property, which
^ agreement modifies a::d supplements a previous ^>reement dated
'i^ularly inado and seconded, t
Vice ?resS T H. Allen.
Portland Cemen; Comp^r “'lerLif The Edison
Eovember 30. 1937. Cw^en
Company and the American Teleubnn^ Cement,
Pany of New Jers^ ifLe Telegraph Corn¬
ed and ratified; said ai>reomont^^° hereby approv-
tion of a part of the e relooa-
now across t!..e temont Com^^T telegraph line .
oordanoe with the terns a^ In ao-
in said agreement, a copy of whi^ f
and filed with the Sooretarv of avmborad
Authorization No. OD-314. ^ eorporation as
Title and Trust Company of Ihiladalphia, Pa., advising that on October 31,
1937, the Land Title and Trust Company, together with tho West End Trust
Company and the Real Estate Title Insurance and Trust Company (which ooia-
pany is Registrar for The Edison Portland Cement Company) morged into Tho
Real Estate - Land Title and Trust Company, and requested in order that
new company shall have the proper authority on fils, that the follov/ing
resolutions be passed by the Board of Directors of this corporation.
On motion regularly made and seconded, the following resolutio:
were unanimously adopted:
i VEEREAS, the Real Estate Title Insurance and Trust Company
of Philadelphia, has heretofore acted as registrar of the Pre¬
ferred and Common Stock of this Company; and
raiEREAS, The Land Title and Trust Company, The Real Estate
Title Insurance and Trust Company, and TOst End Trust Compaq
ware dulv merged as of the close of business on October 31,
1937 under the style and title of The Real Estate-Land Title
end Trust Company; be
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors ^
Portland cement Company does hereby approve a^ r nr-o of
action of Ur. Ralph H. Allen, Vice President in aarge oi
Purchases, in executing the followin"
copies of which have been numbered And filed wi i
Secretary of this corporation*.
NOW. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that The Real Estato-^nd
Title and Trust Company be and it is hereby appointed registrar
of the shares of the Preferred and Common Stock of this Company;
iH5
Q MIlimES OP A MBSriHS Op THE BOARD 0? dihectors OP
THE EMSOH POHTIAHD OMEHT CCUPAHy
Held Monday, PeDrnary 13, 1928, at 10:00 o'clock a.m., at the
principal office of the corporation. West Orange, B, j.
Present: Charles Eiison, President;
Theodore U, Biison,
Henry Danahan,
Ralph H. Allen,
ns, H. Meadoworoft,
Harry. P. Miller, Direotors;
H, H. Eckert, Secretary;
W. B. Olaos, Vice President.
The masting was called to order and presided over by the President,
Mr. Charles Eiison.
The minutes of the meetii^ held January 11, 192S, were read and
approved.
Mr. Charles Edison announced that he had accepted the resignation
of Mr. Thoron I. Crane, as Director of this corporation, effective Pahruary
1, 1928.
Mr. Edison then nominated Mr. C. S. Wlllisms, Jr., as Director to
hold office until the next regular annual meeting, or until his suooessor
shall have been elected and qualified. The nomination was seconded by Mr.
Ralph H. Allen, and by unanimous affirmative vote Mr. C. 8. willlasis, Jr.,
was elected as a Director of the corporation.
At the request, of Mr. Cloos, on motion regularly siade and seconded
the foi;|.owing resolutions
limously adopted;
. RESQLVEP, that the. Board of Slreotors- of Tha Sdlson
Portland Cement Company . does harahy approve and ratify the ■
aotion-of Ur. Ralph H. Allen, Vioe Preaident in Charge of
Purchases, in exeoutiiig a certain Purchase Order No. 6698,
dated January 4, 1928, with the Industrial Brownhoist Cor¬
poration, 50 Church Street, New York City, a copy of which
has been numbered and filed with the Secretary of this cor¬
poration as Authorization No. Cl)-320, and providing for the
purchase of -
Material; One latest model Type S. C. Gasoline operat¬
ed 16 ton Orawliig Tractor Crane, to be built in
accordance with speoifioations.
Price! $11,065.00 complete f.o.b. Bay City, Ui(fli.,
One week after receipt of order.
Above price and delivery are in aooordanoe
with quotation of November 23, 1927.
RESOLVED, that Mr. Ralph H. Allen, Vice President In
Charge of Purchases, be and he is hereby authorized to ex-
eoute on behalf of The Edison Portland Cement Company, a
certain contract dated Pabruaiy 16, 1928, with the Bag
Servioe Company, Incorporated, Easton, Penna., a copy of
«iloh has been numbered and filed with the Secretary of
this Corporation as Authorization No. ca)-321, and provid¬
ing for -
B and conditions contained in
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
10,354.52
Forwarded $45,539.53
Estimate #326 - Covers the purchase of all labor and
materials to Install complete 10 Hoods
with platform, 10 Kiln Sections, etc., $38,907.00
n motion regularly made and seoohded, the following resolu-
HESOLIED, that the proper officers of this corpora¬
tion be and they are hereby authorised to proceed with the
purchase and installation of the 5 - 18!' Brag Chain Conveyors,
11 - 60 H.P. Motors including 2 Triple Eeduotion Speed Re¬
ducers, and 10 Hoods with Platform inoludii^ 10 Kiln Sections,
at. a cost not to exceed $84,446.52, all in aooordancs with -
Estimate Sheets Nos. 207, 215, 226, copies of which have been
numbered and filed with the Secretary of this corporation as
Authorisation Ho. CD-;332.
Mr. Eckert stated that we had exercised our option
V the lease of the spring or springs o
i lands of Bavid Pursel,
conditions, and he desired the rati¬
fication of the Board of Blreqtors to the execution of t
On motion regularly made and seconded, the following
RE30LVE3), that the Board of Biraotors of The Edison
Portland Cement Company does hereby approve and ratify the
action of the proper officers of the corporation in execut¬
ing a certain agreement with George A. Pursel, et.als.
wherein The Edison Portland Cement Company leases the spring
or springs situated on the lands of the late David Pursel
at the annual '
f payable semi-annually, September 1st and
^oh let in each year, with the privilege of extending the
aeramant for a further period of either five or ten
t ’'ith the terms and conditions oon-
a^d^llBfl ^>^99“0nt, a copy of whioh has been numbered
iaatfoi ho! 0^-32^ corporation as Author-
t the request of Mr. Oloos,
Jtlon regularly made i
following resolutions ware unanimously adopted;
It I
HESOIiT/ED, that the Board of Biraotors of The Edison
Portland Cement Company does heroby approve and ratify
the action of Mr. Ralph H. Allan; vice P resident in
charge of Purchases, in executing the following orders,
copies of whioh have bean numbered and filed with- the
Secretary of this corporation: -
Auth. Order Quantity Unit Total Ex-
JJo- No. Vendor _ and Material Pring nenditurB
(Approx. )
0-324a 7307 Bates Valve Bag Co. 160p00 Paper Bags 0 $48. SOU $7760.00
•• b 7309 Raymond Bag Co. 80000 Paper Bags 0 48. SOM 3880.00
'• e 7310 Taggart Brothers Co. 160000 Paper Bags 0 48. SOM 7760.00
Total expenditure (estimatadl $19400.00
All in accordance with the teims and conditions contained in said orders.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of The ^Ison
Portland Cement Company, does hereby approve and ratify
the action of Mr. Ralph H. Allen, Vice President in charge
of Purchases, in executing a certain order, #7498, with the
Bemls Brother Bag Co., 61 Broadway, Hew York City, a copy
of Which has been numbered and filed with the Secretary of
this corporation as Authorization Ho. CB-334d, and providing
for the purchase of;
Quantity and Material; . 200,000 Osnaburg Cement Bags
Price and Delivery! $129.00 per U.f.o.b Hew Village, H.J.
Total. Expenditure; $25,800.00
All in accordance with the terms and conditions contained
in said order.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Direotors of The Edison
Portland Cement Company, does hereby approve and ratify
the aotion of Ur. Ralph H. Allen, vice President in ohargs
of Purchases, in executing a certain order #7499, with the
Pulton Bag Co. , Brooklyn, Haw York, a oopy of whioh has
been numbered and filed with the Secretary of this corpora¬
tion as Authorization Ho. CD-324a, and providing for the
purchase of:
Quantity and Material 200,000 Osnaburg Cement Bags
Prloe and Bellvery; $128.75 per U. , f.o.b. Hew Village, H.J
Total Expenditure; Hot to exceed $26,760.00.
All in accordance with the
said order.
and conditions
Thera beiag no further buainess, the meeting adjovimed.
MINUTES OP A MEBTINO OP THE BOARD OP DIEi;
THE EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY
Held Priday, May 4. 1928, at 10;00 o'olooh a.m.. at the principal
office of the corporation, Rest 0
Present: Charles Edison, President
Iheodore M. Edison,.
Ralph H. Allen
Henry Lanahan
W. H. Meadoworoft
Harry P. Miller,
John V. Miller,
0. S> Williams, Jr,, Directors;
H. H. Eckert, Secretary;
W. D. Oloos, Vioe Presid
The meeting was called to order and presided over by the President
Mr. Charles Edison.
The minutes of the meeting held March 21, 1928, were read and
t of Mr. Cloos, on motion regularly made and seconded
the following resolut ion was unanimously a
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of The Edison
Portland Cement Company does hereby approve and ratify
the action of Mr. Ralph H. Allen, Vice President in
Charge of Purchases, in executing the followiig orders,
copies of which have been numbered and filed with the
Secretary of this corporation: -
CD-327a 7986 Taggart Bros. Co. 160000 Paper Bags :#48.50 M ¥7.760.00
(a3-327b 7985 Bates Valve Bag Co. 160000 " " 48.60 M 7.760.00
CD-327C 7984 Raymond flag Co. 80000 '• " 48.60 H 3,880.00
All in atocordanoe with the t
s aid conditions contained in said orders,
Mr. H. H. Eckert presented a form of Release in connection with the
payment by the Zurich Accident & Liability Insurance Company, Limited, in the
amount of $209.18, representing relmbiursemont of the exoass of $6,000.00 whicl
'“a have, paid on the Workmen's Compensation Claim of Dominic Petrolati,
C.s.ff.
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MIHUTES Of the AHHUAL MBETIHO OP THE STOOKHOLDSHS OP
THE EDISON PCRTLAKD ORIENT CaiPANY
Held, pursuant to notice, Friday, May 18, 1928, at IsSO o'clock
p.m., at the principal office of the corporation, Edison Laboratory, comer
Lakeside Avenue, and Main Street, West Orange, H. J,
The meeting was called to order and presided over by the President,
Mr. Charles Edison.
On motion by Mr. H. F. Killer, seoonded by Mr. j. V. Killer, the
calling of the roll of the stockholders' was dispensed with, and the Secretary
Mr. H. H. Eckert, was instructed to make note of the stockholders present and
the proxies presented, with the following result:
3T0CKH0LDEH3 PRESENT IN PERSON
Humber of Shares
■Common Preferred ' Total
Allen, Ralph H.
Edison, Charles
Edison, Theodore M.
Lanahan, Henry
Headoworoft, W. H.
Miller, Harry F.
Miller, John V.
Williams, Jr.
S.
Arbogast, Lois 0. J.
Arbogast, Ralph
Aylsworth, Estate of J.
Baird, Jr. David
Baumgartner, Mary D.
Beaoom, James S
Bent, Felton
Bent, Quincy
Brewster, Roberta
Brodhead, A. L.
Bromley, Joseph H. '
Brown, Henry P.
Bruff, Albert C.
Burch, Francis F.
Burrows, Charles 0.
Barber, Marie S.
Campbell, Winfield S.
Uloos, W. S.
Craig, Eleanor J. H.
Craig, Eleanor J. R. Trustee
Rillirger, Elizabeth S.
Dyer, Prank L.
Edison, Thomas A.
Edison, Thomas A. Ino,,
Felton, Edgar C.
Gamer, S> Carl
Gamer, Est, of S. J,
Gow, Helen H.
Gummey, John S.
Hanna, Anne
Hird, Allan U.
Holland, E. Fraenkal (Mrs. )
Howell, Mauds H.
Jordan, Whiter (Mrs.)
Xatzenbaoh, Natalis MoNsal (Mrs.)
Xhnbls, M. Virginia (Mrs.)
Lipper, Hilton W.
Lybrand, Wn, M.
Martin, Daniel
Masters, Jessie W. Miss
Mathieu, John F. Estate of
MoCarthy, Felix, Est. of
Morse, Alios J.
New Brunswick Trust Co,, Trustee
O'Neill, Vln. 0. (Est. of )
Ott, John P.
Phila. Trust Co. , Trustee
Pierman, A. H.
Porter, Georgianna W. Mrs.
Ross, George G. Est. of
Soattergood, Alfred G.
Soattergood, J. Henry
Soattergood, Margaret (Est.)
Hoag, Anna 3. (Est.)
Soattergood, Maria C. (Est.)
Sohively, Yale R. & Donald, Trustee
Schmidt, Estate of P. W.
Serrill, Whi. j.
Shanbaoker, 3. J.
Sisler, Rebecca H. (Mrs, )
Staniforth, Annie M. (Mrs. )
White, Harry
Wolbert, Charles E.
Woodman, Whiter 1.
W/urth, Charles N. Est. of
Willett, Jane
Total Shares
lasp.,. .n. ,„. tt., „ ^
OK... .1.. .„„„. ,. .1.
.. .h. p.„ ,«„ .„H . ... .... ., ^
la 1936 of $98,377,00.
Mr. Edisoa further stated that It was estimated up to May 31.
1928. 'our shlpuents would be 60,000 barrels less than they were iu 1937.
■ Vfe do not expeot to ship as much oement la 1938 as we did la 1937 as the
I demand Is not expected to be as (sreat.
r j Ur. Edison also stated that he did not expeot the salline Price
I of oement to stiffen during 1928, but he thought It vary probable that the
ij price would be lower even than the 1927 figure. Ur. Edison pointed out
I that the question of price was one In which we had to maet the price of
the larger producers if m wanted the business, so we were marking time,
until Qonditions ohanged.
I He stated further that because of changes in organization and
; also beoause of the extensive improvaments that hava baen mada In the
Coats, The saviigs anticipated should mora than offset
selling prices, and we should finish the year 1928 with
The poll havii^ remained open at least one hour, was closed
tnspeotora presantad their report in writing showiie that the
Ralph H. Allen
Charles Edison
Thomas A. Edison
Theodore U. Edison
Henry Lanahan
m
.MIHOTES OB' THE ANNtmL MEETIK& OP THE BOARD Op DIRECT CHS OP '
THE EDISOK PORTIABD CEMENT COMPANY
Held, pursuant to notioe, Monday, May 21, 1928, at 11:00 o'oloolc
a.ra. , at the prinoipal oTfioe of the oorporation, Tfest Orange, N. J,
Present: Charles Edison, President:
Theodora. M. Baison,
Ralph H. Allen,
Henry Lanahan,
W. H. Meadoworoft,
Harry P. Millar,
John V. Miller,
G, S, Will iams , Jr, , Directors;
H. H. Eckert, Secretary;
W. D. Oloos, Vice President.
The meeting was called to order and presided over by the President,
Mr. Charles Edison.
The President stated that one of the objects of the meeting was to
elect officers of the oorporation to hold office until the next annual meet¬
ing, or until their successors are elected.
The Secretary then read the list of officers provided for by the
By-laws of the oorporation, as follov/s:
Chairman of the Board of Directors '
President
Such Vioe Presidents, including a Vice President in Chaige
of Purchases, as may be determined upon by the
Board of Directors,
General Manager,
Treasurer,
Secretary,
General Cotmsel,
Such Assistant Treasurers as may from time to time be do-
tenalned upon by the Board of Directors,
Such Assistant Secretaries as may from time to tin» be de-
teimined upon by the Board of Directors,
And, such other officers as may from time to time be deter¬
mined upon by the Board of Directors.
On motion by Ur. H.' P. Miller, seconded by Mr. Meadoworoft, and
by unanimous affirmative vote, the following gentlemen were elected to fill
tive names: -
the offio(
epposite their respeol
Charles Edison
V/. D. Oloos
Ralph H. Allan
C.S.V.’illlaras.Jr.,
Albert 0. Bruff
Rajmond A. V/atzle
Harry E. Miller
Henry Lanahan
E. H. Philips
J. C. EaRue
J. V. Miller
J. P. Doig
P. C. Erwin
- Chairman of the Boar
- President
- vice President and G
- vice President and Ma
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- General Counsel
- Assistant Treasurer
- Assistant Treasurer
- Assistant Treasurer
- Assistant Secretary
- Assistant Secretary
3-appointad Manager of the Phlla-
Mr. does presented an order dated May 11, 1928, covering the
rnishing of all labor, rigging, tools, eto. , necessary to make ths
terations to our Kiln Room located at Haw Village, as outlined in otr
naral speolfioations dated January 31, 1928, and requested the author-
egularly made and seconded, the following rasolu-
RE30LVED, that Mr. Ralph H. Allen, Vice President in
Charge of Purchases, be and he is hereby authorized to ex¬
ecute on behalf of The Edison Portland Cement Company, a
certain Purchase Order Ho. 8304, dated May 11, 1928, with
H. SI Ackley, 317 Irwin Street, Phillipsburg, H. J. , a copy
Of vhioh has been numbered and filed with the Secretary of
ais Corporation as Authorization Ho. CD-330, and providing
-SSOat^ri^: To furnish all labor, rigging, tools,
etc., also the concreting materials in
our kiln room, as outlined in agreement
dated May 7, 1920, and general specifica¬
tions dated January 31, 1928.
’being severally sv/orui upon their respective oatba, do promise and av^ar that
they will faithfully, honestly and lajpartially perform the duties of Inspec¬
tors of Election at the election to he held this day for slrectora of lEE
EDISOH POMIMD OEMEIOT COlPAKy, and make a true report of the same.
notary Pilblio
Notary Public for State of New Jersey
My Commission expires JulyJt 1929.
V/e, the uidersigned, Inspectors of Eleotion, report that, bavins
taken oath inmartially to conduct the eleotion of pireotora of the ahove-
naned ooiporation, we did receive _ votes of the stockholders by ballot,.
p,TTl that the following persona reoeived the number of votes sat opposite their
5’vr/
SyS/ 3
OP A MEETIK} OP THE BOARD OP DIRECTORS
THE EDISON PORTLAND CEltEHT COMPANY
Held Wednasday, Jane 6, 1928. at 10:00 o'olook a.m.,
offloe of the oorporation, Vfest Oranea, H. J.
Presant! Charles EUaon President-
Theodore M. Bilson
Ralph H. Allen
Henry Lanahan
W. H. Meadomroft
Harry P. Miller
John V. Millar
0. S. Wllllaffls, Jr., Direotors;
Hi Hi Eokert. Seoretary;
W. D. Cloos, Vice Prasidant.
The meeting was called to order and presided over hy the Preside
iMr. Charles Edison.
The minutes of the meeting held May 21, 1928, were read and
approved.
Mr. Harry P. Millar stated that it seemed desirable to change th
registrar for this oorporation. The present registrar, The Real Estate-
Land Title and Trust Company, is located in Philadelphia, and it was con¬
sidered advisable to appoint a Trust Company more conveniently located for
our purposes. Mr. Miller ai^gested that the Fidelity Union Trust Company
Of Newark, N. J. , viiidh company acts for the other Edison corporations, bo
appointed registrar for the Edison Portland Cement Company.
On motion regularly made and seconded, the following resolutions
i»ere unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The Real Estate-Land Title and Trust Company
of Philadelphia, Pai, has bean acting as registrar of the
Preferred and Common Stock of this Company;
VBEREA3, it is desirable to have the Fidelity Union
Trust Company of Newark, J., appointed registrar for this
oorporation.
HOW, THEfflPffiE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Pidallty Union
Trust Company of Hawark, H. J., he and it is harahy appoint¬
ed raglstrar of the shares of Preferred and Common Stock of
this Company as of July 1, 1938,
RESOLVED PUR1HER, that the officers Of this Company ho
and thay are harahy authorized and directed to execute any
proper form of agreement viiidh may he required' to make said
appointment effective.
Hr. Ralph H. Allen requested the Board's approval to the pur
chase from Ur. Charles Whitney Thatcher, at. al., of 149 aorea, mors o.
lass, of farm land adJolnluB the company's property in pranklin Town¬
ship at the purdhase pries of $6,B00.00, in accordance with agreement
dated Hay 19, 1928, a copy of which was then submitted and read.
On motion regularly made and seconded, the following reaolu-
RE30LVED, that the Board of Directors of The Biison
Portland Cement Company does hereby approve of the pur¬
chase from Ur. Charles Whitney Thatcher, et. al., of' 149
^res, more or less, of fam land adjoining the oorpora-
cf^s'Kornr T ^ purchase price
with the terms and conditions
contained in a certain agreement, dated May 19, 1928 a
copy Of which has been numbered and filed with the Secretary
of this corporation as Authorization Ho. OD-332,
ing no further business, the meeting adj(
THE EDISOH PORTLAHD CSiiHT COUPAHY
I Held Monday, June 11, 1928, at 11:30 o'clock a.m., a
fice of the corporation. West Orange, N. J.
Present: Charles Edison President'
i Theodore U. Edison
r ' Balph H. Allen
I Henry Lanahan
. W. H. Uaadoworoft
Harry P. Miller
, John V. Miller
[ 0. S. Williams, Jr. Directors;
f H. H. Eckert, Secretary;
I W. D. Oloos, Vice President.
i. ' ’ The meeting was' called to order and presided over bj
a minutes of the meeting held June 6, 1928, were read and approved.
Mr. Charles Edison stated that it was his desire for the Board to
his action in the matter of the adoption of a plan of croup Health and
isuranoe in vdiioh all of the employees will be permitted to participate,
f the directors and officers of the company had given the matter consld-
jC®>le thought and had recommended ti
providing the greater part of t:
a plan for the following reasons:
Ioond - It will eliminate the haphazard collections that are made
at present among the employees, and also the voluntary pay¬
ments made by the management from time to time.
ird - It will remove entirely the element of Charity, and will
give the employee the satisfaction of knowing that his re¬
serve fund for the raixiy day is being accumulated largely
out of his own eaminga.
urth - It shoxCLd tend to promote a feeling of good will and
greater co-operation between the company and the employees.
Fifth - It should provida one more attraction to the employee '
to Join our organization, and after becoming a part of
our organization to hesitate about severing his oonnec-
tion with us, thus tending to give us a better labor
turnover.
h part of the premiums ttould be padd by
ocmpany, approximatii^ a total. o
t to the company of $2,500.00
a year. In addition the company would have to carry the expense I
of the extra clerical worts required for hseping records with the \
Insurance Company and for making the proper deductions from the pay I
checks of the employees. He stated that he had considered it advisable to i
sign an application to the, Metropolitan, Life .ilnsurance Co., of Kew york Ci^
on behalf of this corporation, for Oroup life, insurance for all salaried an- 1
Ployees, and Croup life, and Health Insurance for all employees on an. hourly
basis, and' he desired the. ratification of the Board thereto. j
On motion regularly made and seconded, the following reaolu- \
dn»« ot Directors of this corporation
does hereby aprove and ratify the action of its proper officers
Jpplioaticn to the Metropolitan life
Insurance Company, Hew York, H. Y., for i-oxivan niio
(1) (}roup Life Instirance
(2) Group Health Insuranoe
?r^'o«dI^e®Sh^Z® f Portland Cement Company, all
^Uo^tiTs TcnL conditions contained in sSd
Mr, W. D. Cloos presented and read a
executed form of agree-
».t ^ ^
ratification Of the Board thereto.
On motion regularly m
. the following resolution
RESOLVED, that the Board of DireotoT-B n? tv.,
does hereby approve and ratify the aotlnn nf corporation
talniiB and repairing the Stone Ywd Traokrat Herviiif
r;o'S “ .•s.srs'.s srirrSHrE
At the request of Mr. Oloos, on motion regularly made and a
the following resolutions ware unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of Ihe Edison
Portia^ Cement Company, dues hereby approve and ratify
the action of Mr. Ralph H. Allen, Vice President in charge
of Purchases, in executiiB the fcllcwing orders, copies of
which have been numbered and filed with the secretary of this
corporation; -
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of The Edison
Portland Cement Company, doss hereby approve ani ratify
the action of Mr. Ralph H. Allan, Vice President in Charge
of Purchases, in executing a certain order, #8647, dated
May 24, 1928, with the Taggart Bros. Co., 16 Broad Street,
New York City, a copy of which has been numbered and filed
with the Secretary of this corporation as Authorization Ho.
OD-3360, and providiig for the purchase of -
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of The Edison
Portland Cement Company, does hereby approve and ratify
the action of Mr. Ralph H. Allen, Vice President in Charge
of Purchases, in exeoutlie “ certain order, #8648, dated
May 24, 1928, with the Bates Valve Bag Co., Hazarath, Pa.,
s copy of which has been numbered and filed with the Secre¬
tary of this corporation as Authorization Ho. CD-336d, and
providing for the purchase of -
Bates Valve Bag Company, Nazareth, Pa.
has Been mmhered and aied villii the £
oorporation as Authorization No. CB-SB
for the purchase of -
guantitv and Material; 3 Carloads {approx.
Multiwall, lA Bbl.
Valve Cement Bags.
New Village,
Bellverv!
Total Expenditure!
conditions oontalnsd. in
All in aocordanoe with the
said purchase order.
HEStaVED, that the Board of Directors of. The Edison
Portland Cement Company, doss hereby approve and ratify the
action of Ur. Charles Blison, President, in exeoutlm a oer-
tain pMohase order #7872, dated July 17, 1928, with Livermore
4 ffiiight, Provldenoe, Nhode Island, a copy of which has been
numbered ^ filed with the Secretary of this oorporation as
Authorization Ho. 00-339, and providing for the purchase of -
20,000 Large Polders for Arohiteotf
with envelopes, etc.
2,000 Eaoh of six letters,
12,000 #1 Portfolio Envelopes, in¬
serting, ready to mall,
7,000 Each of 6 Polders for dealei
30,000 Envelopes printed.
gpenditUTF
h addition to those authorized January 11, 3
entativa
struotlon Counoil
)• of Manufacturers
t dues with Thomas
further buslnos
minutes of
the EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT COM]
prlnblpal office of the corporation, West Orange, N. J.
Present: ^les Edison, President
Theodore K. Edison,
Henry lanahan,
W, H. Meadoworoft,
Harry p. Miller,
John V. Miller,
"0. S. Winiatis, Jr., , Dlreotors:
Hf R. Eckert, .Secretary;’
W. D. CIoos, Vice President.
The meeting was :called:.to .order, and.preslded pver.by the President-
The minutes of the meeting held July- 23, 1
Mr. W. D. CIoos stated that we had made application to the New Je
Power & light Company for electric service at our plant near Oxford, N. J.,
through June 30, 1931, subject to the conditions contained In said appllcatlc
that the application had been accepted by the New
such, acceptance constituting a contract; and that
On motion regularly made and seconded, t:
unanimously adoptedr
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of
hereby approve emd ratify the action of its pi
on behalf of 'The Edison Portland Cement Company an application dated
June 30, igsa, to the New Jersey Power & Eight Company for eleotrlo
service tc operate the Quarry of The Edison Portland Cement Company
near Oxford, N. J,; term of such service to run from June 30, 1928,
through June 30, 1931; and acceptance of said application by the
New Jersey Power & light Company to constitute a contract between
both parties; all in accordance with the terms and- conditions as
oorpore
Ur. Cloos further stated that an agreement had been entered In¬
to between this corporation and the New Jersey Power & Light Company,
dated Juno 30, 1928, for the purchase of certain machinery, apparatus and
equipment from, the New Jersey Power & Light Company and Its Installation,
iShlte, N. J., the purchase consideration being $13,500, to be paid In the
following Installmentst $3,500 on December 31, 1928 and $i0,000 on Deoem
SI, 1929, secured by negotiable n
3 of this corporation payable t
the order of the Power Company and bearing no Interest, Mr, Cloos stated
that he desired the approval and ratification of the Board of Directors
I to the execution of this agreement,
I On motion regularly made and seconded, the following resolution
HESOLVED, that the action of Its proper officers In execut¬
ing on behalf of The Edison Portland Cement Company a certain
agreement dated June 30, 1928, between The Edison Portland Ce¬
ment Company and the New Jersey Power and. Light, Company be and
the same is hereby approved and ratifledr said agreement provid¬
ing for the purohase from the Now Jersey Power and Light Company
of certain machinery, apparatus and equipment, and installation
of same at the Quarry of The Edison Portland Cement Company, lo¬
oted at White Township, N, J,, purohase consideration being
$13,500, to be paid In the following Installmentst $3,50a on
December 31, 1928 and the remaining $10,000 on December 31, 1929;
all In accordance with the terms and conditions as set . forth In
said agreement, a copy of which has been numbered and filed with
the Secretary of this corporation as Authorization No. CD-341.
I Hr. Cloos requested the Board's approval to certain purchase
j orders, and on motion regularly made and seconded, the following resol
I tlons were unanimously adoptedt
• Innrt Board of Directors of The Edison Port-
ITL
In executing President In Charge of Purchases,
tovrZn I f Purchase Orders, copies of which -
ration a^
Vendor
Bums Fuel Co-. 4000 t
Elk River Coal & Lumber Co, 3500
Moreland Coke Co. 2500
Continental Coal Co. 2Q0a
loal e $.75 $3,000.00 ,
" e .60* 2,100.00 '
" Q ,75 1,875,00.
" a ,75 1,500.00
♦(Takes 15^ higher freight rate)
Jalte Co,, Approx, 80,000 Bags O $48.50 M $3,880.00
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of The Edison Port¬
land Cement Company, does hereto approve euid ratify the action
of Mr, Reaph E, Allen, Vice President In Charge of Purchases,
In executing a certain purchase order #9502, dated Aug, .6',,
1928, with Taggart Brothers Co., 15 Broad St., New Yoilc, N. Y.,
a copy of which has been numbered and filed with the Secretary
of this corporation as Authorization No. CD-343, and providing
for the purohase oft :
Qimntftv and Materials 3 carloads fapprox. 240,000) Taggart
Multiwall i bbl, sewed paper valve
cement bags. ■ •
r E,, f.o.b. New Village, N. J,
All In accordance with the terms and conditions contained 1
purchase order.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of The Edison Port¬
land Cement Company, does hereby approve and ratify the action
of Mr. Ralph E, Allen, Vice President In Charge of Purchases,
In executing a certain purchase order #9504, dated Aug. 8,
1928, with the Bates Valve Bag Company, Nazareth, Pa., a co^
Of which has been numbered and filed ^rtth the Secretary of this
corporation as Authorization No. CD-34tt, and providing for the
purohase oft
nn;.nt.it.v and Materlalt 3 carloads Capprox, 240,000) Bates
^ - Multiwall, i bbl, sawed paper valve
$48,50 per IT,, f.o.b. New VIll
Not to. exceed $11,640.00.
All In aooordance with t
purchase order* • • *
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE BOAHD OF DIHECTORS OF
THE EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY
(Held Monday, October 15, 1928, at 10:00 o'clock, a.
the principal office of the corporation. West Orange, N.. J.
Present: Charles Edison, President;
■ ' • Theodore M. Edison, •
Ralph H. Allen,
Henry Lanahan,
W. H. Meadowcroft,
■ Harry F. Miller,
John V. Miller,
C. S. Williams, Jr. , Directors;
■ M. H; Eckert:, Secretary;
. W. D. Cloos, Vice President.
The lideting was called to order and presided over by the
President, Mr. Charles Edison.
The minutes of the meeting held September 22, 1928, were
read and approved. ' ,
Mr. Ralph H. Allen’ stated that, it had been necessary for him
1 to sign in behalf of this corporation a "Waiver of Right to File a Pe-.
I tition with the United States .Board of Tax Appeals" in connection with -
i a proposed additional taxagainst this corporation of $38,527.00; also,.
a Power of Attorney for Mr. Walter A. Staub, and other members of the
1 firm of Lybrand, Ross Bros. & Montgomery, to represent this corporation
before any department of the United States Government in connection
with our tax returns, which Power of Attpfney expires December 31, 1929^
Mr. Allen also stated that a preliminary hearing had been
held at Washington, D. C., before the United States Income Tax Bureau, ,;
October 10, 1928, resulting in a decision that the recommendation
made to the. United States Board, of Tax Appeals to cancel this proposed
additional tax, and that if the Conferee's recommendations are sustain
ed by the Board of Tax Appeals it will result in a refund of $18,949.25;
and an actual saving in taxes of $57,476.25.
He therefore requested the Board of Directors to rat¬
ify- his action in signing the Waiver and the Power of Attorney
'in behalf of this corporation.
' On motion regularly made, and seconded, the following
jresolution was unanimously adopted;
unau une noara or Directors of this :oor-
poration does hereby approve and ratify the action of
its proper officers in executing a Waiver of Eight to
File a Petition with the United. States Board of Tax Ap¬
peals, in connection with a proposed additional tax
against this corporation of $38,527.00; also, a Power
of A-ttorney, expiring December 31, 1929, authorizing
Mr. Walter A. Staub, and Mr. J. Marvin Haynes, or anv
other member of the firm of iybrand, Ross BroL & Mont-
.representative of Edison Portland
Cement Company, in the prosecution of any claims aris-
connection with all tax returns which have been
^ department of the United States Govern-
1929' terminate December 31,
and^np^^rfe e copy of said "Waiver"
with the numbered and filed
No CD 346 * ^ ^ corporation an Authorization
At the request of Mr. Cloos, on motion regularly made
and seconded, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
son pStS'^Cement Directors of ^ The' Hdi-
ratify the action of^to^ approve and
in Charge of PurchLes ' H. Allen, Vice President
ders, copies following or-
the Secretary of S?s co^oJluon^
hor. Order n 4- ’ Total
|CD-3« sm 8.^oMB.,0o.l60,000 P.pe,B.g=,48.S0«S^,'
C8-S48 8„8
. said orders!'^^‘^°® and conditions contained in
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE' BOARD' OP DIRECTORS' OF
THE EDISON PORTDAND CEMENT COMPANY
Held Friday, October 26, 1928, at 10:00 o'clock, a.m., at
the principal office of the corporation, West Orange, N. J.
Present: Charles Edison,
H'alph H. Allen,
Henry Lanahan,
• W. H, Meadowcroft,
Harry P. Miller,
' '-' John V. Miller,
C. S. Williams, Jr.,
H. H. Eckert,
W. D. Cloos,
The meeting was called to order and presided over by the
President, Charles Edison. '
The minutes of the meeting held October 15, 1928, were
read and approved.
Mr. Clods stated that we are now purchasing cement and
that he was unable at this time to tell exactly our future require¬
ments from outside companies. He therefore asked that the Board
authorize- the purchase of cement, not to exceed 70,000 barrels, the
largest portion of which would be purchased from the Allentovni Port
land Cement Company and the balance from the Hercules Portland Ce¬
ment Corporation- and the Nazareth Cement Company, with the under¬
standing that these purchases would be held to a minimum. He also
stated that- at the end of the shipping season minutes v/ould be put
through covering these purchases from the individual companies.
bn motion regularly made and seconded, the following re¬
solution -was unanimously adopted:
Directors j
Secretary; :
Vice President-
MIHTJTES OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY
Held Thixrsday, Nov. S2, 1928, at 10;00 o'clock, a.m.,
the principal office of the corporation, West Orange, N. J.
Present; Charles Edison, ' President;
Theodore M. Edison,
Ralph H. Allen,
Henry Lanahan,
W. H; Meadowcroft,
Harry F. Miller,
•John V. Miller,
' C. S. Williams’, Jr Directors;
H; H. Eckert, Secretary;
W. D. Cloos, Vice President.
The meeting was called to order and presided over by
K President’, Charles Edison.
The minutes of the meeting’ held Oct. 26, 1926, were
I At the request- of Mr . Cloos, on motion regularly made
seconded, .the following resolution was unanimously adopted;
RESOLVED; that the Board of Directors of The Edison
Portland’ Cement Company does- hereby approve ^d rati^
the action of Mr . Ralph H.; Allen, Vice President in Charge
of Purchases, in executing- the ’ following orders; copies oi
which have been numbered and' filed with the Secretary oi
this corporation; „ ^
Paper Price Total
Autnor. Order Cement per Expend-
y^No.. - ■ No.- Vendor _ Rage, . — M - iture -
^Ci^SSOA 10189 Bates Valve Bag Co; 80; 000 #48.50 §3, 880. 00
‘ ■'^AgsoB 10190 Raymond Bag Co. • 80,000 48.50 3,880.00
350C 10191 Taggart Brothers ■ 80,000' 48.50 3,880.00
-350D 10192- Jaite Co.' 80,000 48.50 — 3,880.00
Total expenditure not .
to exceed. . . . . . . #15,520 . 00
All in accordance with' the terms -and conditions contained
in said orders.
UIUUSES OP A MSETIHi OP THE BOARD OP DUffiCTORS OP
THB EDISOH PORTLJiHl) OESSEaiC COMPAQ
Hold Monday,- January 7, 1929, at 10:00 o'clock, a.m,, at the principal
office of the corporation. West Orange, H, J,
Present: Charles Edison,
' Q?heodore M, Edison,
Ralph H. Allen,
. Henry Xanahan,
W. H. Meadovoroft,
Harry P. Miller,
- John V, Miller,
C. S. Williams, Jlr.,
H. H, ECkert,
W, E, Oloos,
tniB meeting was called to order and presided over hy the President,
Mr. Charles Edison.
mio minutes of the meeting held Deo. 24, 1928, were read and approved.
I Mr. Charles Edison requested authority to open an account with the
Iworth Ward national Barik, Newark, H. J., and also with the Pirst national Bank,
[Washington, H. J, , to he known as "Edison Portland. Cement, 05;^. Payroll AcfioUnt."
iMr. Edison stated that inasmuch as the Private Payroll employees w
B purpose, and to authorize only three signers for these checks.
. P. Miller, Ireasurer; Charles Haas, Cashierj a
On motion regularly made and seconded, the following resolution
RESOLVED, that subject to the By-Laws, .tbe .President he and he
is hereby authorized to open an additional hank account, to he knor/n a
"HdiaonIhrtlaha’.Cemeut,.Oo,, Payroll Account," with the north Ward Ra¬
tional B^, Newark, N. J., for and in the name of this corporation,
and to deposit with said hank, in said, account, from. time to time, w
and all checks, drafts, money and other itons of any kind; and he it
further
159
T)i.-prBHBiitatlve Dubs
Horthfieia Country Club
Country Club of Virginia
Hervwlc Credit Uen's Association
Hewaifc A. C.
• Carteret' Club
National Safety Counoil 4. .
Asm. of H'way Officials, H.A. States
Hew Jersey Contr. Assn.
American Concrete Institute
Cement Information Bureau
Kiwanis, WaSbisgton, H. J* •
» , Phillipsburg, N. J.
Botary Club, Jersey City, H. J. ■
Uerion Orifflcet Oil* ■
Oontraotoro Assa* of I5illadelplxia
American Construction Council •
W. W. Hardwick
J. 0. IiCaue
E. P» Gaffney
J. 'll. Leahy
p, E. Sandt
Company
0, H. Eckert
W. J. Dittmar
J, W. Leahy
J. H. Erenoh
Company
W. D. OlOOB
'■ Ur. Harry P. Uiller stated that the new location of our Hew j
iyoiSc Office, at #261 Pifth Avenue, was not convenient to the baht in j
lUieh our Hew York Sales Office Account is carried at present, and it ;
therefore becomes necessary for us to close the old bank account and open I
a new batik account, with the Ohanical National Bank, Fifth Avenue branch |
lat 29th Street, Hew York City. , \
I On motion regularly made and seconded, the following resolutions j
EESOLVED, that the authority given to the Vice President
and Financial Executive of this Corporation to open an account,
known as "Hew York Sales Office Account," in the Bank of America,
40th Street and Madison Avenue, Hew York City; as set forth in
certain resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors of this
Corporation on Septanber 7, 1922, and amended April 30, 1924j
is hereby rescinded, and the Treasurer of this Corporation is
hereby authorized and directed to withdraw any and all funds
deposited to the credit of this Corporation and to take such
other steps as will close the aooount.
HBSOIVED, that the Treasurer of-this Corporation be and he
is hereby authorized to furnish the Chanical National unnif.
Street, Hew York City, with a cer-
t By-laws of this Corporation, a certified list
Of its officers and a certified copy of the* resolution author¬
izing others than those designated in the By-laws to sign sold
countersign checks; particular attention being directed to those
By-laws under the headings of PHESIDEHT,
TEEASCEEH, CHE0K3 and HDTE3, ^ ’
EESOLVED, that subject to the By-laws, the Treasurer of this
Corporation be and he is hereby authorized to open a batik aooount
with the Chemical National Batik, Fifth Avenue branch at 29th
Street. New York City; for and in the name of this Corporation, to
be known as "Hew York Sales Office Aooount", and to deposit in said
aooount. from time to time, any and all checks, drafts, money and
other itans of any kind; and he is hereby authorized to act for
this Corporation in all matters and transactions relating to any
of its business with said Chemical National Bank, and subject to
said By-laws to effect loans at any time for this Corporation from
said bank and for such loans to make, eiseoute and deliver promis¬
sory notes; each such note to be signed to accordance with that por¬
tion of the By-laws relating to NOTES, and be it further
EESOLVED, that to addition to the powers and authority already
given certain officers of The Edison Portland Oanent Company, as
providdd by its By-laws, authority is hereby granted to Hr. W. D.
Oloos and Hr. A, A. Allen to countersign Checks drawn on the funds
' of this Corporation, carried to its aooovuit known as "Hew York
Sales Office Aooount," to the Ohemioal National Batik, Fifth Avenue
branch at 29th Street, Hew York City; provided, however, that neither
Hr, W. D. Oloos nor Mr, A. A. Allen shall have any authority to en¬
dorse for deposit in, or collection by, said bank any cheeks, drafts
or money orders p^a'ble to, or to the order of, The Edison Portland'
Cement Ooapany.
This authorization cancels and supersedes a similar resolution adopt¬
ed by the Board of Direotore on April 30, 1924, regarding the countersigning of
such Checks drawn on the funds of this corporation in the Batik of America, 40th
Street and Madison Avenue, Hew York City.
9 being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
TiTWTrnwa CSff A MEETINO OP SHE BOABD OP DIHBOTC1R3 OP
■PHTi unison POHILfllD OEMEHS COIIPAHY
HeUMondsy, Pebruary 11, 1929, at lOjOO o’oloolc, A.H., at tho
ppinoipal office of the corporation. West Orange, H. J,
W. H, Ueadoirorbft,
Harry P, Hiller,.
John 7. Miller,
C. S. Wllliaffls, A.,
E. E. EiScert,
W. D. OlOOB,
Slreetorst
Seeretaryi
Vice President.
e meeting was called to .order and presided over by the President,
She minutes of tho meeting hold Jan. 29, 1929, were read and approved.
Hr. W. D. OlooB presented plans and estimates covering tho construction
of acWltional storage facilities for finished cement at our mill at New Village,
'New Jersey.
Ur. Oloos stated that it was imperative wo start this worh immediately
because of our increased production at this time, and also the fact that the win¬
ter Jobs, on Which we rely ordinarily to relieve our storage, are at a minimum
Ur. Oloos also stated that another purpose of this additional storage
was to enable us to continue producing cement throughout the whole year at as
even a flow as possible, so that our operations worad bo more efficient, and also
that tho cement sold will be ahnost entirely the output of our own mill. Both of
these features should result in increased profits to the company.
53x0 total cost of this construction has been estimated at $120,000.00,
of which $73,800.00 covers a contract with the UacDonald Spencer Engineering Oom-
p^ of New Yoite Olty, for the erection of four silos, with a total capacity of
approximately 120,000 tarrela of cement; the balance of the estlmatea
total being made up of excavation and eauinnent Items necessary to a
finished Job.
. . On motion regularly made and seconded, the following resolu.
tions were unanimously adopted!
BESOLVED, that the Board Of Directors of this Oorporation
does hereby authorize the construction of additional storage
facilities for finished cement at our mill at Dew Village, Eetr
Jersey, at on estimated cost not to exceed One Hundred and !Inen-
I ty IChonsand Dollars ($120,000>00]. complete, and be it further
IHE EDISON POHIIAND OEHBHI OQUPAEY
Held, Friday, MarOh 8, 1929, at 10:00 o'clock a.m., at the
principal office of the oorporation. West Orange, K. J. ^
Present: Charles Edison, President;
Henry lanahan,
W. H. Ueadoworoft,
Harry F. Hiller,
John Y. Hiller, , . ^
0. S. Willisms, Jr., Directors;
H. H. Eckert, Secretary;
W.. p. OlooB, Vice President,
■ ■ mie meeting was called to order and presided over by the President,
a minutes of the meeting held February 11, 1929,
Hr. Harry F. Hiller stated that at a meeting of. the Board of Direct¬
ors, held January 22, 1929, a resolution was passed authorizing the purchase
of a Certificate of Deposit from the Trust Company of Hew Jersey, Jersey City,
Hew Jersey, in the mount of $10,000.00. He stated that this Certificate of
Deposit had not yet been purchased and- that now it seemed advisable not to do
so, therefore, he requested the Board of Directors to rescind the resolution
authorizing the purchase of same.
On motion regularly made and seconded, the following resolution was
EBSODVED, that resolution Ho. CD-364, authorizing the purchase
of a Certificate of Deposit from the Trust Company of New Jersey,
Jersey City, Hew Jersey, in the amount of $10,000.00, bo and the same
is hereby rescinded and revoked.
i At the renuest of Ur. W. D. Olooe, on notion regolarly made
and seconded, the following resolutions were unanlnously adopted,
EE30L7BD, that the Board of Directors of The Edison
Portland Cement Company does hereby approve and rati^ the
action of its proper officers in executing the following
contracts, copies of same having been numbered and filed with
the secretary of this corporation: -
Author. Quantity
No. and Material Unit Price
0D-360-A Manhattan Rubber Ufg. Co. ■ Bolting for 1929 ® priooa listed,
Or-360-B United States Rubber Co, " '• 1929 © " "
CB-360-0 W. A. Tydeman, Inc. " ” 1929 6 " "
CD.360-D Republic Rubber Company " '• 1929 @ " "
CD-360-B Qn^er City Rubber Company " " 1929 ® '• »
CD-360-R Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co,- '• " 1929 ® " "
Total Rxpenditurs - estimated not to exceed $36,000,00« and total
expenditwe with any Individual ooarpany not to exceed $10,000,00,
All in accordance with the terns and conditions contained In said
Contracts.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of The Edison Port¬
land Cement Company, does hereby approve and ratify the action
of its proper officers in executing a certain purchase order
No. 6469, dated Pebmaiy 27, 1929, with Fulton Bag & Cotton Mills,
330, Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, New Yorlc City, a copy of which has
been numbered and filed with the Secretary of this corporation
as Authorization Ho. CD-361, and providing for the purchase of;-
Quantity and Material: 500,000 Osnabujg Cement Bags.
30" out 36", Pulton Quality
Price and Delivery:, Price:- April & Hay Shipnenta $134.75 per U
Jbne, July & August 135.75 « "
iPril 1st, 100,000 May 1st, 100,000 OUne 1st,
100,000 July 1st, and lOo.OOO August 1st:
Total Expenditure: Not to exceed $67,675,00.
oontitions contained in said
_ There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
MINUTES OP A MEETING OF THE BOARD
DIRECTORS OP
THE EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT COMPAlTSr
Held, Thursday, March 21, 1929, at 10:00 o'clooh a.m
principal office of the corporation. West Orange, N, J,
Present, Charles Edison, President,
Henry Lanahan,
W. H. Meadowcroft,
Harry P. Miller,
• John V. Miller,
0. S. Williams, Jr., Directors,
- . H. H. EOlcert, Secretary,
W. D. Olcos, Vice President.
The meeting was called to order and presided over by
The minutes of the meeting held March 8, 1929, v
Hr. Harry P. Miller stated that it has been the custom of this
company to procure a loan from Thomas A. Edison, Incorporated, in amounts as
required from time to time to cover our winter operations, and requested the
approval of the Board of Directors to the proper officers of Edison Portland
Cement Company arranging for a loan of $100,000.00, at 6^ interest.
On motion regularly made and seconded, the follOTdng resolution was
RESOLVED, that the proper officers of Edison Portland Cement
Company be and they are hereby authorized to borrow up to but not
exceeding One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) from Thomas A.
Edison, Incorporated, in amotaits as required from time' to time to
cover our v, inter operations, interest on the amounts borrowed to be
payable monthly at the rate of six percent (SJ?) per annum,
iAt the request of Mr, W. D. Oloos, on motion regularly made and
seconded, the following resolutions wore unanimously adopted:
BEsOIiVED, that Hr. Charles Edison, President, be and ho is
hereby authorized to eaceoute on behalf of The Edison Portland
Cement Company, a certain contract dated February 16, 1929, with
the Bag Service Company, Incorporated, Easton, Pennsylvania, a
copy of which has been numbered and filed with the Secretary of
this Corporation as Authorization Ho. CD-S6S, and providing for -
ServioBi Bag cleaning, tying and repairing of returned cloth
bags.
Prioesi Cleaning and Repairing §2.75 per M
Tying, stamping, tagging, etc., as per contract.
Period! February 16, 1929, to February 16, 1930.
MIHOraS OF A UBETIHO OF THE BOAEB OF DIRECTORS OF
THE EDISON POHTLAHD CEUEHT COMPANY
Held Monday, March 25, 1929,. at 10!00 o'cloclc a.m., at the
irinolpal office of the corporation. West Orange, Hew Jersey.
Presents Charles Edison, President;
Theodore M.’ Edison,
Henry lanahan,
W. H. Meadoweroft,
Harry F. Miller,
John V. Miller,
C. S. Wllllana, Jr., Directors;
E. H. Eeicert, Secretary,
The meeting was called to order and presided over by the President,
Mr. Charles Edison*
The minutes of the meeting held March 21, 1929, were road and ap¬
proved.
The Chairman stated that the bonds issued by the corporation, dated
March 2, 1904, amounting to One Million, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
(§1,500,000,00) were due and payable on April 1, 1929; that it was considered
desirable to extend the time of payment imtil the first day of April, 1934;
that' all or a majority of the bondholders wore willing to consent to such
extension; that the extension agreement approved at the Directors meeting on
M^ 31, 1927 had never been executed said that a new extension agreement for
this purpose, dated March 25, 1929, had been prepared, a copy of which the
Chairman sulmitted to the meeting, and the same was read by the Secretary,
The Ohaiimaii stated that ho desired to obtain the approval of the
directors to the execution of extension agreements with the bondholders of
the form and tenor submitted.
HESOIVED, that the proper offioere of the corporation
he and they are hereby authorized and instructed to CDcecute with
Fidelity Union Trust Company, of Newarh, Hew Jersey, and such
of the bondholders of the company as are willing to sign the same,
an agreement or agreements of the following form and tenor:
"THIS AHfflEMBHE, made the SSth day of March, 1929, by and
. between of
in the Coimty of and State of
party of the first part, hereinafter called the "Bondholder",
and THE BBI30H BOETIAHI) CEUEHT COMPAHY, a corporation organ¬
ized and existing under the laws of the State of Hew Jersey,
party of the second part, hereinafter called the "Company", and
FIDELITY UHIOH TRUST OOMFAHY, of Hewarh, Hew Jersey, party of
the third part, hereinafter called the "Trustee", WITNESSETH
that:
"WHEREAS, the Company did,' on March 2, 1904, eseoute and'
. deliver to Williansburgh Trust Company, a corporation organized
and existing under the laws of the Stats of Hew Yoxlc, as Trustee
a certain mortgage and deed of trust of its property as therein '
particularly described, to secure the payment of the principal of
One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,800,000) of bonds
on April let, 1929, with interest thereon semi-annually at the
rate of six per cent, per annum, which said bonds, each dated
Mawh 2, 1904, were duly executed and delivered to said Trustee,
and the said mortgage and deed of trust recorded in the Clerk's
Jersey, on the 19th day of
61^0. -^md Mortgages for said County on ^es
bond8"’S^ea*^® Bondholder is now the owner and holder of'
bv -Mio ;v\ *4 ’ issued and outstanding and secured
by the abovewnentionod mortgage and deed of trust; a^
1911 «Bout the 22nd day of March,
afj^u^^eo tendered its reLgLtion
Fidelity Union Trost Comn™^?’ itrust Company (now
under md by virtue of ^ created and existing
having its prSal
State of Hew Jersey wa^ Mewaifc, in the County of Essex and
successor in trus/if sLd Wlii^^w constituted as the
mortgage and deed of tmt bv Company under said
said appcintnent was dSf acLut!^ 22, 1911, which
hy a writing dated Har^^an fidelity Trust Company.
Of the County of Warren nii t ^ recorded in the Clerk's office
said County on Pag^4?3, Mortgages for
in of the premises described
pmy, as Imiee^®roSendB^°^t°+b“^/^^®^^*y °‘®"
Bonds issued under and payment of all
of trust be extended Stil^tbS®«'’^4.*j® mortgage and
that the terms of said n,Lr day of AprilT 1934, and ,
by the Bondholdf^®\“^ o*
provided, nnoider, be modified in the hereinafter
■ "NOW, THBBEFOEE, in consideration of tho sum of One Dollar
($1,00) and other good and valuable considerations to each by the
other in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the
parties hereto hereby mutually covenant, promise and agree to and
with each other as follows:
■The Bondholder does hereby assent to, authorize apd agree that
the provisions of the said mortgage and deed of trust and of the bond
or bonds owned by the Bondholder, be so modified as to provide that
the time for the payment of 'the principal sum of said bond or bonds bo
extended to the first day of April which will be in the year One
Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty-four ^vith interest thereon at the
rate of six per cent, per annum, payable s«ni-annually on the first
days of April and October in eadi year during such extended period,
and that the principal and interest as aforesaid and the interest
represented by the coupons now attached to said bonds shall be payable
at the office of the Trustee, Newark, Hew Jersey; and that each of
said bonds shall have attached thereto , upon presentment at the office
cf the Company at West Orange, Hew Jersey, additional coupons for the
■uavmettt of interest as aforesaid, and the Bondholder agrees to present
each of said bonds owned by him at the office of the Company, at West
Orange, Hew Jersey, and that the Company shall cause each of the bonds
when so presented to it to be stamped or endorsed with or to have
affixed thereto a notice reading as follows:
•THE EDISON lOHTLAHD CEMENT COMPAHY
Notice of Extension of the attached First Mortg^e Six
Per Cent. Siiflcing Fund Gold Bond Ho. _ , dated March 2,
1904 ■
The time for the payment of this bond is extended ^ j
til tho first day of April, 1934, together with interest A
?herwn according to the terms of the additional coupons
hereto attached, subject to all the Berms^^d .
of the said bond ard of the mortgage and deed of trast b^
tween The Edison Portland Cement Company Md WilliMstarg
Trust Company, dated March 2, 1904, as modeled by ^ "
^t datedSLch 25, 1929 and executed by ae
land Cement Company, Fidelity Union Trust °®”®®”y'
Hew Jersey, and the holders of a majority f
n-p the boMs secured by the said mortgage and deed of trust,
and deed of trust.
Company, Newark, Hew Jersey, or at .„„«titiitad and
Edison Portland Cement Company
'(Hie Bonaholder does further hereby assent to, authorize
and agree that the provisions of said mortgage and deed of trust
and bonds owned by the Bondholder be so modified as to relieve
the Company from the obligations imposed by Article III of the
said mortgage and deed of trust, whioh said Article requires
payment by the Company to the Trustee of the sum of Seventy-five
Thousand Dollars ($76,000) annually, said modification to be effective
immediately upon the execution of this agreement, and the Bondholder
does hereby also waive any and all prior defaults under the terns
Of said Article III.
•The Company hereby agrees tliat it will pay on the first day
of April, Cne Thousand Kins Hundred and Thirty-four, the principal
of every bond issued under and secured by said mortgage and dead
of trust and the interest on said bonds at the dates and place and
in the manner specified in sudh bonds or in the coupons thereto
belonging, including the additional coupons to be attached thereto
as herein provided for, according to the true intent and meaning
thereof, as hereby changed and modified, without deduction from
either principal or interest for any tax or taxes imposed by the
United States, or by any State, county or municipality, and whioh
the Company nay be required to pay or retain therefrom, under or by
reason of any present or future law, Ihe interest on the bonds
shall be payable only upon presentation of the several coupons for
such interest as they respectively mature, and when paid, such
coupons Shall forthwith be canceled. The place for all of said
pa^TOts, both principal and interest, shall be the office of the
Fidelity Union Trust Company, HewarK, Mew Jersey, or at the office
trustee as may be hereafter duly constituted and
further agrees that it will from time to time,
dMing the extended period, pay and discharge all taxes, assess-
lawfully imposed upon the interests
on witten^dMm^f Company from time to time,
shall males, do, eoceoute successor or successors,
acts, deeds, couvevanoea deliver all such further
ably desired or reauirnfl assurances in the law as may be reason-
required for effecting the intention of these presents.
lit is further understood and agreed that upon this and like
instruments being signed by the holders of a majority in amount
of all the bonds secured by the said mortgage and deed of trust
and outstanding on the day of the date hereof the provisions of
this agreement shall apply to and be binding upon all of the bonds
issued under and secured by the said mortgage and deed of trust,
as well as to the Bondholders, the Company and the Trustee, as
provided in Article VI, Section 1 of said mortgage and deed of trust,
and all the covenants and agreements hereinabove made shall be equally
binding upon' and inure to the benefit of the executors, administra¬
tors, successors and assigns, respectively, of the said parties
hereto.
•it is further agreed that, except .as herein changed or modified,
all the rights, duties and privileges required of or accorded to
the parties hereto, by the said mortgage and deed of trust shall
remain in full force and effect.
"IN WITNESS WHEBEOP the Bondholder, if an individual, has set
his hand and seal, or, if a corporation, has caused these presents
to be subscribed with its corporate name by its President or Vice-
President, and sealed with its ooiporate seal and attested by its
Secretary or Assistant Secretary, and the Company and the Trustee
have caused these presents to be subscribed with their respective
corporate nanes by their respective Presidents or Vice-Presidents, ,<
and sealed with their respective corporate seals and attested by ^
their respective Secretaries or Assistant Secretaries the day and 7^
year first above written.
Signed, sealed and
delivered in the
presence of; _ _ _ _
" Secretary 5!HB ED^N H3MlA!^CEMfflT COMPAMY
FIDELITY UHION TRUST COIIPAMY
Secretary
MIIIUEB3 OF A MEETIHG OF THE BOAHD OF DIRE0T0E3 OP
THE 3!DIS0H KETIAUD OBHBHT COHPAMY
. HeldFridsy, April 19, 1929, at 10; 00 o'cloefc a. m., i
office of -Hie corporation. West Orange, Hew Jersey.
. , Presents Charles Edison, Presidents
Theodore U. Edison,
. • Ralph H. Allen,
Henry lanahan,
W. E. Ueadjoworoft,
H. F. Hiller,
J. 7. Hiller,
0. 3. Wllliaas, Hr,, Direetorss
Sireotors;
Secretary;
Vice President.
The meeting was called to order and presided over hy the President,
j Hr. Charles Edison.
The minutes of the meeting held March 25, 1929, v
At the request- of Mr. W. D. Cloos, on motion regularly made and second
I, the following resolutions wore unanimously adopted;
BES017E1I, that the Board of Directors of The Edison
Cement Company, does hereby approve and rati^ the action ^ ® •
HaiphH. AlZ, Vice President J^nCh«^ of ^ses,
a certain purchase order No. 12064, dated jiag
the Fuller Company, Catasauqua, P^sylvania, ® ° r“ion as
been nunbered and filed with the Secrets^ of oor^ratio
Authorization Ho. CD^66- (being a pwV of CD-S57),
§120,000.00 authorized February 11, 1929, Authorization no. ;>•
and providing for the purchase of - •
Material; 1 - Fuller Kinyon Pu^
- ■ — - - • valves, Ijends, etc#
PnSna and Delivery; §18.747.00 complete, including aU license fees.
-■ . - 3hipmont at once.
riV'<;ei Bmanditure; Hot to exceed §18,747.00.
All in accordance with the terns and conditions contained in said
HBSOLVED, that the Board of Directors of The Edison
Portland Cement Company, does hereby approve and ratify the action
of Mr. Ealph H. Allen, Vice President in Charge of Purchases, in
executing a certain purchase order Ho, 12146, dated March 7,
1929, viith the Jaite Company, Jaite, Ohio, a copy of which has
been numbered and filed with the Secretary of this corporation
as Authorization Ho. C3V367, and providing for the purchase of _
ftuantity nirf Matny^nii s carloads (Approx. 240,000) Jaite
Multiwall sewed 1/4 bbl. Paper valve
ossent bags.
Price and Delivery! $48,50 per M., f.o.b. Hew Village, H. J,
total Expenditure; Hot to. exceed $11,640,00,
All in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in said
purchase order.
BESOIVED, that the Board of Directors of The Edison Portland
•^.Cement Company, does hereby approve and ratify the action of Mr,
'■ Ealph H. Allen, Vice President in Charge of Purchases, in execut¬
ing a certain purchase order Ho. 12147, dated March 7, 1929, with
the Bates Valve Bag Company, Hazareth, Pennsylvania, a copy of
Which has been numbered and filed with the Secretary of this cor¬
poration as Authorization Ho. CD-368, and providing for the purw
chase of - ^
Quantity and Materials 3 carloads (Approx, ^0',000j Bates
Multiwall sewed 1/4 bbl. Paper valve
cement bags.
jd Delivery;. $48.50 per M., f.o.b. Hew Village, H, J,
To be made up and held for shipping instructions.
.total Expenditure-, Hot to exceed $11,640.00,
Oeoenro^mmv tots Directors of The Edison Portlemd
Ealph H. ^iL^vLt motion of Mr,
ing a certain DfMident in Charge of Purchases, in exeout-
t^ Tat^f °'^®' “®* 12148, dated March 7, 1929, with
secretary Of ^1^^^%?®®'^ ^^ed with the
providing for tL' ptr^ttft? “ ^"^^^'’^li'ation Ho. CD.369, and
181
MIKOTES OF (rp MNUAL UEEKHCr OP IHE 3K)0KH01DERS OP
MB EDISON POHILAND OEMEHT COMPiNP
Held, purouant to notice, Friday, May 17, 1929, at IsSO o'oloOk p.m.,
at thf principal office of the corporation, Edison Lahoratory, comer Lake¬
side Avenue, and Main Street, West Orange, Hew Jersey.
She meeting was called to order and, in the absence of the President,
Mr. Henry Lanhhan acted as Chalxman, pro tern.
On motion by Mr. H. P.' Miller, seconded by Mri W. H. Meadoworoft, the
calling of the roll of the stoOkbolders was dispensed with, and the Assistant
Seoretary, Mr. J. F* Dolg, was instructed to mcke note of the BtoOkholders
present and the proxies presented, with the following resulti
Allen, Ralph H.
lanahfflx, Henry.
Meadoworoft, W. H,
Miller, Harry P,
SroOKHOIiDBSS eepebsehwPd by proxy
Aiken, S. L.
Antnan, Albert J.
Baird, David, JT.
Bar1)ep, Lauretta C.
Barber, Marie S,
Beacom, Janes 3.
Bell, Annie E. Mrs.
Bruff, Albert C.
Cajpenter, 'Sm, H. Eat.
Dilllnger, Elizabeth. S.
Edison, Xhomas A.
Edison, Xhomas A. Incorporated
Fable, Frederick A.
Gamer, S. Oarl
Gow, Helen H,
Gnmmey, John 3.
Mi,
183
The transfer hook and the stock book’ of the Coj^ioration, together
with a full, true and complete list in alphabetical order of the stockholders
entitled to vote at the ensuing election, with the address of each and the
nonber of shares held by eaCh, were produced and remained during the election
open to inspection.
un motion by Ur. Harry P. Miller, seconded by Mr. W. H. Meadowcroft,
and by unanimous affirmative vote, the reading of the minutes of the previous
annual meeting of the stockholders was dispensed with.
Messrs. I . W. Walker and W. L. Hamage (neither of them being a can¬
didate for the office of Director) wore appointed Inspectors of Election and .
duly sworn. ^
On motion by Mr. Harry P. Miller, seconded by Ur. W. H. Meadowcroft,
Messrs. Balph H. Allen, Ohomas A. Edison, Charles Edison, Theodore M. Edison,
Henry lanehan, W. H. Meadowcroft, Harry P. Miller, John V, Miller ani 0. S. '
Willians, Jr. , were nominated for Directors of the corporation, to hold office
for the ensuing year, or until their successors shall have been elected and
qualified.
Ho other nominations having been made, a molion was made aixl seconded
that the nominations be closed. The poll was declared open by the Chairman
at lid5 o'clock p.m., aid the stockholders prepared their ballots and delivered
than to the Inapeotors.
On motion by Harry P. Miller, seconded by W. H, Meadowcroft, and by
unanimous affirmative vote, the reading of the minutes of the Directors' meet¬
ings held since the meeting of the stockholders on May 18, 1928, was dispensed '
with - the minute book being left open for inspection by anyone desiring to do
>. Miller, seconded ty Mr. W. H.
On motion l)y Mr. Harry F
Meadowcroft, the following resolution was unanimously adoptedt
BESOLVSO), that the acts of the Directors and Officers
on hehalf of this corporation as set forth in the minutes
of the Directors' meetings held since the annual meetly of
the Stockholders on May 18, 1928, he and the same are here¬
by approved, ratified and oonfiimed.
During the balance of the hour that the poll was required to be
kept open, and in the absence of Mr. Charles Edison, Mr, James F. Doig
reported on the results obtained from operations during the year 1988,
We produced 2,878,936 barrels of finished cement during 1928 as
compared with 1927 figures of 2,146,391 barrels. Coiipled with this la.
crease in production we have a decrease in cost of $.069 per hanel.
SHie total shlpsents for 1928 were 2,309,754' barrels con^ared with
2,380,362 in 1927. During 1928 we purchased from outside sources 71,881 ba
rela of cement, whereas we purchased 301,137 barrels of cement from outsldo
sources in 1927, which moans we were able in 1928 to produce and sell more
of our own cement. There is an apparent decrease in sales of 70,000 barrel
but a study of the figures for the two years shows that the decrease is not
1 a falling off in sales or demand of Edison cement but that modification
j of our sales policy in 1928 is 1*6 reason.
Ur. Doig explained that in 1927 we built up a volume of sales
very much in excess of our own mill production. This was done to strengths
the demand for Edison cement and it necessitated purchasing cement from
other mills on which there is only a small margin of profit. During 1928
we curtailed our sales to some extent to avoid purchasing from outside
mills as muCh as possible, and we only retained aa much of the increased
volume as we felt we should handle advantageously.
185
The net sales price of cement for 1928 was $1,666 per barrel as
against $1,688 per barrel in 1927, This is a phase of the canent industry to
which considerable thought is being given, The sales price of cement shows a
continued downward trend and our company alone can accomplish little or nothing
to better this condition. We are giving this matter continuous study, and we
continue to hope that our efforts for a better price will bear fruit in the
near future.
• We are pleased to report a net profit for 1928 amounting to $117,260.86
as against a net loss of $122,649.81 for 1927. This showing can be attributed
to lower mill cost.
Mr. Doig further reported that it was estimated up to May 31, 1929,
that our Ohiinients would bo 30,000 barrels less than they were in 1928, however,
this does not necessarily mean that we will not ship as much cement as wo did
in the previous year but rather that deliveries are slower this year then last.
We expect to have a further decrease in mill . cost which wo hope will be sufficient
to offset any decrease in sales by reason of price.
The poll having remained open at least one hour, was closed ami the
Inspectors presented their report in writing showing that the following gentle¬
men received the number of votes set opposite their respective namesi
Sags. Humber of Votes
Ealph H. Allen 266,442
Charles Edison 266,442
Thomas A. Edison 266,442
Ttoodore M. Edison 256,442
Henry lanahan 266,442
W. H. Meadowcroft 266,442
Harry F. Miller 266,442
Joto V. Miller 256,442
0. 8, Willians, Jr. 256,442
Orange.N.J.,US.A.
May S, im
To The Stockholders o!
THE EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY:
The annual meeting of the Stockholders of The Edison Portland Cement
Company will be held on Friday, May 17, 1039, at 1:30 o’clock P. M., (Day¬
light Saving Time) at the principal office of the Corporation, Edison Laboratory,
corner of Lakeside Avenue and Main Street, West Orange, New Jersey, for the
purpose of electing a Board of Directors and receiving and acting upon the reports
of the officers, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come
before the meeting.
If you do not expeet to be present at the meeting, please affix your sig¬
nature, duly witnessed, to the enclosed proxy and return it in the enclosed stamped
envelope.
Yours very truly,
H. H. ECKERT,
Secretary.
PROXY
NOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS
That I, the Subscriber, do hereby constitute and appoint Mr. Charles Edison or Mr. H. F. Miller
y true and lawful attorney in my name, place and stead, to vote upon all the stock of The Edison
>rtland Cement Company owned by me or standing in my name, as my proxy, at the annual meeting
the stockholders of the said Corporation to be held at the principal office of the Corporation, Edison
iboratory, corner Lakeside Avenue and Main Street, in the Town of West Orange, State of New
rsey, on May 17, 1»£9, at one thirty o’clock P. M. (Daylight Saving Time) of said day, or on such
her day as said meeting may thereafter be held by adjournment or otherwise, according to the num-
r of votes I am now or may be then entitled to cast, hereby granting the said attorney full power and
liority to act for me and in my name at the said meeting or meetings, in voting for Directors of the
1 Corporation or otherwise, and in the transaction of such other business as may come before the
eting, as fully as I could do it personally present, with full power of substitution nnd revocation, here-
ratifying and confirming all that my said attorney or substitute may do in my name, place and stead.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this -
'Of. . 1020,
. . . . (L. S.)
presence of:
Seoretary of The ESISOH POBTLANh OEUEUT COUPABY^ a corporation of, the atate
of Bew Jereeyi and that on the Srd day of May, 1929, he oauaed a.notioe of th<
ArmiiAi Meeting of the atocilcholders of aaid corporation, a copy of ^ob is
annexed hereto; to he 'mailed in' a aealed envelope, postage prepaid, addressed
to each of the stodcholders of record of said corporation at bis or her adr
dress as the same appeared upon the records of the, corporation, --,1; '
Suhsorihed and sworn to before me
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• MIHOffiS OP OHE MWMl mSlim OP DIE BOiRD OP DIBE0T0H3 OP
THE sm SOU PORTLiiro OEUEHT OOMPiHY
Held, porsnant to notice, Monday, May 20, 1929, at lliOO o'oloCi
t the principal office of the corporation. West Orange, Hew Jersey,
Presents Theodore U. Edison,
Balph H. Allen,
Henry lanahan,
fft H. Meadoworoft,
Harry P. Hiller,
John V. Miller,
0« S« Willians, ■Ji’., Sireotorst
Sireotorst
■ Seoretaryj
Vice President,
The meeting was oalled to order and, in the abaehoe of the President
Ur, Henry lanahan acted as obalrman, pro ton.
The Chairman stated that one of the objects of the meeting was to
' elect officers of the corporation to hold office until the next nTimini meeting
or until their successors are elected.
The Secretary then read the list of officers provided for by the
)y-laws of the corporation, as followss
Chairman of the Board of Directors
President
Such Vice Presidents, including a Vice President in Charge
of Purchases, as may be determined upon by the Board of Directors
General Uanager
Treasurer
Secretary
General Counsel
SuCh Assistant Treasurers as may from time to time be determined
upon by the Board of Directors
Such Assistant Secretaries as may from time to time be determined
upon by the Board of Directors
And, such other officers as may from time to time be determined
• ' upon by the Board of Directors,
On motion Ijy Hr. H. P. Hiller, seconded ty Hr. Ueadoworoft, t
unanimous affirmative vote, the following gentlemen wore elected to
opposite their respective namet
fill the Offices
Chairman of the Board of Directors
President
Vice President & General Manager
, Vice President, also
Vice President in Charge of Purchases
0. S.Williaas, Sr, - Vice President
Albert 0. Bruff - Vice President & Manager Hew England District
Raymond A. Wetzler - Vice President & Manager New York District
Harry F. Hiller, - (Treasurer
Howard H. Eckert •> Secretary
Henry lanahan - General Counsel
B. H. Philips - As'slsWt (Treasurer
J. V. Hiller - Assistant (Treasurer
J. 0. LaRue - Assistant (Treasurer & Credit Manager
J. P. Dolg _ Assistant Secretary
F. 0. Erwin _ Assistant Secretary
Mr. J. Hansel! French was re-ssppointed Manager of the Phila-
delphia District.
(Thomas A. Edison,
Charles Edison
W. D. Clooa
Ralph H. Allen
Mr. Harry F. Miller stated
it has been the oiiatom of this
company to procure a loan from Thomas A. Edison, Incorporated, in anounts
as rsauired from time to time to cover our whrlous-aotivitiep.ana requested
the approval of tlie Board of Directors to the proper officers of The
I Edison Portland Oanent Company arranging for a loan of $300,000.00, which
j is in addition
■0 the $100,000.00 loan authorized for the
at interest.
piupoae
On motion regularly made and seconded, the following resolution
unanimously adopted
Ce^nf ^ortlar^
but not exceeding Two HunL^n^®5®^^ authorized to borrow up to
^omas A. Ediso^ ^cbS^?ed (#200,000.00) from
to time to cover ottf as required from time
to the $100,000.00 loan author in addition
1^9, interest on the^^ta^o®^„^°' P^ose on March 21,
189
At the request of Mr. W. D. Clooa, on motion regularly made and
seconded, the following resolutions were unanimously aodpteds
EESOIVED, that the Board of Directors of The Edison Portland
Cement Company, does hereby approve and ratify the action of Mr.
Ralph H. Allen, Vice President in Charge of Purchases, in executing
a certain purchase order No,136B7, dated April 13, 1939, with the
J^te Company, Jaite, Ohio, a copy of which has been numbered and
filed with the Becretaiy of this corporation as Authorization No.
0D-S71, and providing for the purchase of
^h^tity and Material; 6 carloads (approx. 480,000) Jaite
Multiwall Sewed 1/4 bbl. Paper valve
cement bags.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of (The Edison Portland
Oanent Oonqoany does hereby approve and ratify the action of Mr.
Ralph H. Allan, Vice President in Charge of Purohasea, in executing
a certain purchase order No. 136B8, dated April 13, 1939, with the
Taggart Bros. Company, IB Broad Street, New York City, New York, a
copy of which has been numbered and filed with the Secretary of this
corporation as Authorization No. CD-373, and providing for the
purchase of -
Quantity and Material! 6 carloads (approx. 480,000) Taggart
Multiwall sewed 1/4 bbl. Paper Valve cement
t to exceed $33,380.00.
the terms and conditions contained in said
the principal
OP A MBEIim} OP aBE BOAEID OP
im EDISON JORTlaND OEUKm COUPAHY
Held .Wetoesday, May 29, 1929, at 10:00 o'cloek a.tn., at
office Of the corporation, ffeat Orange, New Jeraey,
Proaent: Charles Edison, ' President:
Iheodore M. Edison,
Ralph H. Allen,
Henry lanahan,
W. H. Meadoworoft,
H. P. Miller,
O.S< Willisns, Dlrectorsj
A H. H. Eckert, Secretaryj
W. D. OlooB, Vice President.
Ihe aieetine was called to order and presided over iiy the President,
I Mr. Charles Edison. ,
. . i
She minutes of the meeting hold May 20, 1929, were read and approved.
At the request of Hr. W. D. Cloos, on motion regularly and
seconded, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted.
, that the Board of Directors of lEhe Edison Portland
Cement Company does hereby approve the following memberships for
the yet^ 1929, in addition to those authorised January 29, 1929:
Organisation Representative Dues & i.
Maple Dale Country Club, Dover ,Del. J. A. MaoHiven #67.60
(Dues to July 1, 1929 - #12.50)
National Aaeo. of Manufacturers W. D. Cloos 50.00
(1/2 Dues rebilled by Ihomas A, Edison, Inc. )
HBSODVED, that the Board of Directors of Zhe Edison PortlEoid
Cement Company does hereby approve and ratify the action of Mr.
Charles Edison, President, in executing a certain purchase order
No. 12964, dated. May 8, 1929, with the Xaggart Brothers Con^any,
15 Broad Street, New YoBi City, New ToUe, a copy of whiCh has been
numbered and filed with the Seoretaiy of this corporation as Author¬
isation No. CD-374, and inroviding for the purchase of -
smi Materialt 4 carloads (aEprox. 320,000) Bates Multiwall
sewed 1/4 bBl, paper valve cement Bags,
TV'na niid 'Dollverv; $48,B0 peril., f.o.B., Hew Village, Hi j,
to Be made up and held for shipping instruct¬
ions.
tn+.ni ThgianattuTBi Hot to exceed §15,520.00.
All in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in said
purchase order.
Xhere Being no further Business, the meeting adjourned.
i Stofcin# had asalsned her atoOic to IhomaB A. Edlaon, laoopporated and reqnoat
ed that a new oertlfioate he issued to Thomas A. Edison, laeoriiopatedi that
1 Thanas A. Edison, Inooiiiopated was willing to giwe a bond of indaBmltjr in
the sun of $100,00 and that the Board of Bireotors were requested to author-
I ise the Issuance of a new certificate to Thomas A. Edison, Incorporated,
On motion regularly made and seconded, the following resolution
I was unanimously adopteds
WBEBEAS, Urs. Era J, SislclnB, S27 South 13th Street, Bbila-
deliihla, Pennsylrania is the record owner of twenty-four (24)
shares of the eonmon stock of The Edison Portland Coaent Company,
I represented hy certificate Eo, llEO, which said certificate Urs,
I SlBUcins claims to hare been lost or mislaid, and Urs, SlndEins has
|| assigned said stock to Thomas A, Edison, Inoorporated and requested
|l that a new certificate be issued for said stock in the name of
. Thomas A. Edison, Incorporated,, and
jj WHHiEAS, Thomas A. Edison Inoorporated was willing to give Its
II bond of indemnity in the sum of $100.00 to indemnify this corporation
I against all damage arising out of the reissue of said certificate,
II row, IHEBEFOEB, BE IS EE30LVKD, that the proper officers of this
II corporation be and they are hereby authorised to issue a new osrti-
|l fieate for twenty-four (24) shares of ooianon stock of this corporation
;i to take the place of certificate Ho. 1150, alleged to have been lost
[ or mislaid, upon delivery by Thomas A.Edlson, Inoorporated of a suit-
I! able l»nd of indemnity in the sum of One Hundred Bollars ($100.00).
There being no further business, the meeting’ adjourned.
ESI SON POBTLSHB OEUEHT OQUPAHy
Held Friday, August 2, 1929, at IOjOO o'clock a. m., at the principal
office of the corporation. West Orange, Hew Jersey.
Present: Oluffles Edison, President;
Theodore U. Edison,
Balph H. Allen,
V. H. Headoworoft,
J. V. Miller,
0. S. Williams, ..*i, Bireotors;
H. H. BOkert, Secretary;
W. B. Oloos, Vice President.
The meeting was called to order and presided over by the President,
Mr. Oharles Edison.
The minutes of the meeting hold June 26, 1929, were read and approved,
Mr. Oharles Edison stated that it had become necessary (to further
open the Cement Book quarry adjacent to our present operations, and that it
was considered advisable to let out the stripping to an outside party;' that a
desirable figure had been obtained from a contractor named Bobert Bossert, who
agreed to remove all material lying above the bed rock, at the rate of $.39 per
cubic yard, and that a contract was eateouted under date of July 23, 1929 between
The Edison Portland Cement Coiiq)any and Bobert Bossert covering the removal of
said material, the Edison Company guaranteeing the Contractor that there shall
be at least one hundred thousand (100,000) cubic yards of material to be re¬
moved under this contract. Mr. Edison requested. the approval and ratification
of the 'Board to the execution thereof .
' . ^ On'motlon re^arly. made and seconded, the following resolution was '
unanimously ’ adopt ed:
i BESOIVSD, that the Board of Direotora of tiii « »
does hereby ^prove aad ratify the aotlorof it^
in executing, under date of JUy 23. 1929 I officers
Bossert, Newark, New Jersey, provldiuc ffi * “ontraot with eo^ ^
material over the cement
Blw print acoompanying the contra™ at ^
I cnhic ya^i, the EUwn Oompa^ a 5®=^
1 sh^l he at least one hundr^tC^^ t??n i there
mw conditions contained in Bairt*nn«J la accordance with
I^ch has been nwnbered and filed with ® of
Poration as AuthorisatiorNo. C^S, Secretary of this cor.
w. p. 01... a., ^
th* Boaifl ot WieotoM mthortaad the ernendltn e ' *
*ABu uae expenditure of $120,000 on -
- - - iraX^r:- ■■
ras nnaniaously adopted: ’ resolution
'e^^°«ie^addnionai oopporatlon
additional erection and install o+?”®^ ekpenditnre of
was authwLfS the orig^al of
l^r* V, B, ciooa stated +ii +
““ •“ »**« t
'aste heat boiiej. g ^ ®*°^®' '"^or oqulpaent with
®m.,7::::: ::v“- — on .
®«iBly result m gavinga of “ ®'>®»e®
“rthor stated that we had r 5l8tOO0.OO per year. ur. Olooi
®®®ived a propose from ihe . Babcock & Wilcox
32 W. 40th Street, Engineers Club, How York City, had lost or mislaid his stock
certificate Ho. 1241, for ten (10) shares of comnon stock of The Edison Portland
Cement Company.and had made an affidavit to that effecti that Mr. Mallory had
company, 86 Liberty street. Hew York City, dated i^ril 26, 1929, whereby they
proposed to furnish Boiler, Economiser, Pan,, stack. Plus, Gate, all fittings,
connection to our main lines, complete ready to operate for the s«n of
$51,000.00, that in addition to the above equliment am labor to be furnished
by The Babcock & Wilcox Company, it would require an additional expenditure of
$16,718.00 to cover Poundation. Building. Motor. Electrical Material and.Labor,
screw drive, etc. and he requested the approval and ratification of the proper
Officers la executing the acceptance of the above mentioned proposal from The
Baboock 4 Wilcox company and to authorise the- additional expenditure as above
outlined, - -
On motion regularly made and seconded, the following resolutions were
TPiflnlTnously adoptodt
The Seoretaiy, Mr. H. H. EOkert, stated that Hr. Walter S. Mallory,
*^® Directors of this corporation does
hereby approve and ratify the action of its proper ofScers In
® ®‘® & Wilcox Company, 86 liberty
I® ItaSTl?^ covering-Boller. EcoLdser,
f’ ® *®* all fittings , oonneotion to’ our main lines.
^ cerate, smd material to replace our present haid
, EBSOl^, that the Board of Directors of this corporation does
hereby authoria® th® proper officers to proceed with certain in-
«m.latlon of material and equipnent necessary for Poundation.
Building, Motor, Electrical Material and labor. Screw drive, etc.,
in connection with the installation of new waste heat boiler and
equipnent, at a total expenditure not exceeding $16,718.00, all as is
more fully outlinSd in an estimate which has been numbered and filed with
the Secretary of this corporation as Authorization Ho, CD-380,
assigned his stock to Xhomas A< Edison, Incorporated and requested that a nev
certificate be issued to IChomas A, Edison, Incorporated; that Xhomas A. Edlsoi
Incorporated was willing to give a bond of indemnity In the man of $100.00 and
that the Board of Directors were requested to authorise the issuance of a new
certificate, to Xhomas A. Edison, Incorporated.
On motion regularly made and seconded, the following' resolution was
wraaE^, Mr. Walter s. Mallory, 32 w. 40th street. Engineers
Olub, Hew York City, is the record owner of ten (10) Ahares of the
ocranon stock of Ihe Edison Portland Oanent Compa^. r^sentL w
certificate Sn^lLToS t?
Mallory has assigned 'said stocic
to Xhomas A. Edison, Incorporated and requested that a new oerw
IncoSat^l'’^ ^ A..Edima,
»rr.S5„’TS‘;»; “ "sr-as rr
mislaid, upon delivery by Thomas “*■
..u ..M „ s fcsi: .
At the request of Mr. W. D. Oloos, on motion regularly made and
.seconded, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted,. .
Cement Oompan^ d^a here^^TOrov^mk*'**’?^^^ Edison Portland
. Ealph H. Allen, Vice action of Mr.
a certain purchase orSr Furchases; .in executing
Taggart Brothers CoS qS 2. 1929. with the
i^ch has been aumb«^^a^ilefwit^t^ q®” « copy of
s'r- asf.s-.sss' “ r,ss„.
■ -
Saantlty and Material,; 6 carloads (approx. 400,000) Taggart Multiwall
sewed, 1/4 bbl. Paper V^lve Oa^? B^.
ISlce and Delivery,. ^8.50 per M,. f.o.b.. New Village. N. J.
To be made up and held for shipping instructions.
Total Expenditum, Not to exceed $23,280,00.
So^sroS“ and conditions contained in said
SH!s-:-ssi=.«i:
3BSPtlty and Meterlal,. 6 carloads (approx. 480,000) Bates Multiwall
1/4 ttl* Ps(per Vc^Lve Oanent Bags*
TO be m^de uip’a^'heid for ^^ng lasWlons.
iSc^roS“® conditions contained in said
raaOlVED, that the Board of Directors of The Edison Portland
® approve and ratify the action of Mr.
Ealph H. Allen, Vice President in Charge of Purchases, in executing
a oert^n purchase order No. 13B98. dated Jtay 2, 1929, with the
Ji^te Compaq. Jaite, Ohio, a copy of which has been numbeied and
filed with the Secretary of this corporation as Authorization No.
Cp-384, and providing for the purchase of -
Sumtlty and Material, 6 carloads (approx. 480,000) Jaite Multiwall,
1/4 bbl. Paper Valve Cement Bags.
Price and Delivery, $48.60 per M., f.o.b.. New Village, N. J.
To be made up and held for shipping Instructions.
Total Expenditure,
All In accordance with the texms and conditions contained
purchase order*
Edison Portland Cement Company Records
Stockholders and Directors Minutes (1929-1931) [photocopy]
This volume contains minutes from meetings of the stockholders and
board of directors for the period September 1929-November 1931.
Preceding the minutes is an index. Some of the pages are numbered, but the
sequence of numbers is irregular. Approximately 150 pages have been
used.
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Cn BoUon rtcnlarlr nMda sal Hi* follo«li>s r*i8l«tloa '
•aa Bunlaooalj adeptadi
BODIiTlS. that tba Boar< of Slraotora of thia'ooiporatloa
*>«a barahj atrron aid ratify' tbo action of Mr. B.H.'lllan.'
Tlaa fraddaat. In alcnlnc h oartaln Jgra»ant. dated jaWi7 9,
IWO, baitaaaa tba fublngton Caeant Varaboa^ Oernp^x^ cad Bia
Bdiaon Portland eanaat Conpanx, oOTarlng a parlod of ona jaar
baslanlBC Baptaabar 1, 1929. and aattlii« forth In datall tba
■atboda to ba foUovad bp tba Waablscton Cenant Yardionaa Cempanx
on tba raealTlng, atorlag and dallTarlas of our oaeaat to
cnatOBarai all In aeoordanoa with tba tema and oonlltlona
eontalnad In aald idraonant, a oopx of wUoh baa baen mnbarad
and fllad with tba Saoratazy of tbla corporation aa intbarlaatlon
Bo. ClwtOO.
Er. S. Clooa praaantad % propoaal fros tba Uaolonald Spanoar
KnglaaarlDg CcaipKx. Ineorporatad, oorarlng oartaln laiproraaionta of . tba .
faolUtlaa for hidllng enent ablpnanta at Yaablngton, 0. 0., and atatad
that tbaaa Inpiorauanta ware naoaatary la order to glra pionpt'and nacaaaarx'
aarwlea to enatoaora, alao to radoca operating ooata at tbla point. ■
Er. Clooa farther atatad that tba coat of tba.wDilc oorarad In the
propoeal frda tba EaoDonald Spancar Engineering Canpaqr monnta to ■
^B2,98E.00, and It waa eatlnatad that an additional an of approzlBatalx -
49.000.00 nonld ba radnlrad to oonplete tba woik, nadng a total azpaiditiua
for theae la[proTaaonta of aiprozlnatel^ 412,000.00.
Er. Clooa alao atatad that at tba praaent tlaa tba Earenlaa aM
lawranca Canant COBpmlef are nalng tba facllltlaa at Waahlngton. ». 0.,
aa wall _aa onr own oonpanx, tbarefora aaeb of the ecaipaalaa wonld ba called
i^ion to pax aa afoal portion of tba. total axpandltniw for tbaaa laprora-'i .
Santa, wbleb wonld sSca onr portion ai^roxlaatalx $14,000.00. and ba .
ragnaatad antborlBaUon of tba axpandltnra of tbla asonnt bx the Board of
Olraetora.
in« orric«r« of th* CoiqMii^ abaUlt* a^halraan of th* Board
of Dirooton, a Fraiidant, anoh Vlo# Praaldanti aa nay ba dataidnad m
br tha Board of Dlraotora, a Flnaat^Ul Szaeatlra, a Oanaral Uasaear, a
Traaanrar, a Saorataty, a Genaral Connaal, anob aaalatant fraaaurara ai
may ba from tloa to tlaa datanlnad upon by tba Board of Mraotora, ana
iaalatont saoratarlaa aa may ba from tlma to tlaa datantlaad'i^!by tb
Board of Blraotora, and aneh othar offleara aa nay ba freB''tiBa'tO’tlBt
dataraload npon 'bj tba Board of DlrootoTa« all of aboa aball' erdlwlly
ba araetad bj tha Board of Dlraotora at tbalr flrat naatl^ aftar tba;
: TlM FlDusUl KtMutlT*, nbjwt to tb* Board of Mraoton, .
and nndar tbo nporriilon of tho Froaldont ihall haro fBll ofearga of
tbo CoepaaF'i flaaiioM« Bo ahall bar* nob pooon aiTl tetlaa la eoo-
oaetlon with tbo ilgaiiie aad- opaatarolgalng of ebaolca, i^aa, drafts
and aoosptanoaa aa am dsflnsd In'drtlolaa ^■OHBJST* and *1010” of
tbasa Br-lans, and aobjsot to tha Bf-lan, soa partlonlarlr Art'lala
■C03IBACT3 iSD OBmcB’’ , aav alga bonds, oontraota and otbar obli«»tloas
of tbs OoBpanF la tbs ana of tbs Conpanr. Ha shall also bs a Tloa
Fraaldant of tba Ooniianr, and. aa Tloa Prasldsnt, mx with tha Traaanrar
or Assistant fraaaarsr tiga osrtlfloatas of atook of tba Conpanp. Ea
sball do and parfom snob otbar dntisi aa na? ba from tloa to tins
aaslsnad to bba ly tbs Prssldsnt or tbs Board of Dlrsotora'. ~ "
Tbs Osnsral Haaagsr sball do and parfom snob dntlaa In'ooa*
nsetlon wTtb tbs laanaBtBMnt of tbs Oompai^'a bnalnsaa as nay bs froai.tiaa '
to tins asslgnsd to Mb by tba Board of Dlrsotoba, tbs Obalman of tbs
Board of Blraotora, .or tbs Prssldant.
Trsaaiu ai'i
Snbjset to tbs oontrol of tba Board of Slraotora and tbs
Prssldant,- and malar tbs dlrsotlon of tba Plnanolal SxasntlTS,. tba ' .
Traaanrar shall b^rsatsd wltb.tbs folloalns poaara and sball psrfora
tbs foUoalns dntlssi
Us shall raoslTs all nonsys dns and payabls to tba
froB aiy sonros ahatsoarar and nay giro rsoslpts and andoras aatrrsnts
la Its nns for any and all paymanta mads to tbs Conpany, Es Bgy sign .
on babalf of tba Conps^y claims for tbs oollsotlon of nonsya dns tbs
Caqiai7 and all bonds or otbar nndsrtakln^ rsfalrsd In tba prosaontlon
ns ahall dsposlt all monsys and otbar ralnabls affaets In tbs
nna of tba Compaqy and to tbo orsdlt of tba Coopaqy In snob dsposltory
or dsposltorlss as may bs dsalgaatad by tba Board of S drsotors. . .
Es sball bars obarga of tbs dlsbarsaasut of tba fnnda,ef tba
; C0BPSZ7, taking propar rsoslpts or Tonebara for snob dltbnrssBaats*. ..
Bs sball kaap foil and aoonrata aoednnts of rsoslpts and dla-
bsrsaoants In books bslonglng to tbs Oonpaiv and sball rsndar iriunsrar
raqolrad account of bis transaotlons as Trsasnrsr,’ -
Es shall bars tbs custody of. tba fnada of .tbs Ooaqmsy. ^ of;all;'
saearltlss and STldsnosa of Indabtsdnsss bald by It, Inolnding inoitcs^i
notas, dsads of trust, oollatsral of dll kinds, and stocks and bonds.T^-Es .
shall ba eostodlan of snob otbar propsrtlss and affsots of tbs OcBvai^.as .-
saqr ba spaolflad by tba Board ofPlraotors, tba Obalnsan of tbs Board of '
Mrsetors,’ tba. Prssldsnt, or tbsPlnanolal BzsentlTs.
Kwba'r of
jimraa or jl lOBva or lai bouu) cr nsaoicu or
iHB DisoB roeiLiin) csiaa oovrm
B*ld Toasdar, Karoh 18, 1930, at lOiOO o’eleek a. ■„
rlnolpal offloa of tha oorpontlon, ¥aat Orusa, Bav Jaraatf.
Fraianti Tbaodora U, Bdiaon,
0. 3. Villlaaa, Jr.,
Balph H. Allan,
Hanr7 Lanahaa,
Barry r. Jtlllar, ,
John V. mUar,— ^ - ;;
Va. H, lUadoaoroft, Dlraotorai
B. H. lokart, , Saoratajy.';
Tha naatln^
tiled
«=. -Mab U othwirt.. »mUd l»T..p*u „ Wd ,.r»%t« riidao*
tb. prlaclpi or tb. ti»t thi propo-d «ah.o^ of .a,i«
b«f loll to tb. C«p«^, that b. had dlMoatod Xb» mMtUr wltb ..rwai
of tb. dlTMton anl that tbay bad Infoioallp apprtnrM th4l truiMatlon.
Br. aui.r tb«i r.qa.rt»l that tb. Board of Dlr«itora aatjjorl*.
tb. acoaptaoc of Mr, Bdl.oa-. off.r aod tb. l.mumo. to Kr. Ihooa. A.
*dl.«i of tiro himdrwl non-lntwiat burloc aotaa la aeoordaao. with tb.
foragola*. m>eb aotaa to b. ddHrorwl to Mr. Sdlwin upon tba murroidw of
tb. lnt«».t bMi^ not.. Of tb. Cnproip no* hold bp hi^Q, to. Sn>t«nb.r SO
IMS, aggrogatlng «a,000,000.00 In prlaolpal.
on notion r.galro-ly nado and .oooad»l. tb. foUortne' roablntlon- ’ '
na nnaalnonaly adopt.^
C(Bp^, la tb. ■aount of <100,000.00 MOh, totalllaa dS.OOO 000 OO
not bMn paid and idilch are no* being treated aa ' '
baa offered
KNOW ALL MEN BY IBIS PRESENTS
Board of Slraotora
Ganaral tonager
Sooratary
Qenaral' Connaal
Authorlntion
milffBa cr X tOBIX OT 7E1 SOUS V BOOnOBS or
TEI SDISOS FCBIUSB CKKB COBPilT
Hb14 vadnaadar. »ao«bar 31-, 1930, wX lOiOO o’elodt ^ .
principal o«lea of tha ooipora*Km, »art Oraasa.'lav Jaraar.
Fraaidanti
Slraotorai
Saoratarjr* .
Tha Boating waa eallad to orfar and praildad OTor 1)7 tha Praaldaoity
Prasaott Chwlaa Idlaon.
Balph H. Allan,
Tbaodon K, Xdlaon,
C. 3. VlUlaia. Jr.,
Baniy lanahan,
Hanr 7. EUlar,
H. E. Bdcart.
IfITCIKS OP Jl IdETBO OF EK BOABS OP DnttCTOBS OF
EE EIIISOE FORTUBO CSIsn CCMMIT
5f«o« of
Hold Prldor, S,y IS. 1931. 4,00 o’olook p. at ths prlaalFal’
th. oorporatlon. W.*t Oranga. Eaa Jawar. * ^
PrMldasftt _ , ',v.
Slraetoni
Aaalrtast Saoratai7.
Tba Baatlrg aa« eallad to order and praalded orar by the
)• Ediion. •
The Blautaa of the prarloua aaatlng aara read and approrad.
Praaaat: Cbarlaa Kdlaon,
Balpb B. Allen.
C. S. Wllll,«a. Jr.,
H. H. Eokart.
^anry lanaban.
Harry P. Millar.
P. C. Brrln,
qUORUMi
Hunbar mJ Tami of Offlca^
the atockholdera
shall ba aavan. Each dlraetor. unlaai
boccmo vacant, shall aarva froo tha
olootlon and qualification until the noit annual Dssilnc 0*
. auccassor baa bean alectod and qualified.
f Dlroctors shall ba a quorum for the
Uotlea of Uaatlngi • , . -
Uaatlngs of tha Board of Dlrootors may be called by the Beoretarj
"ht tha raquast of tha Chairman of tho Board qf Dlrootors or the Preeldeat,
or of t»o or more directors, on one day’s erltton notice to each dlraotoi’, '
or on personal notice to each director at or any time prior to the meetlakat
notice of any mooting of the Board of Dlroctors nay be waived by any dlrtcldr.
Whenever all tha meobors of the Board of Dlroctors shall be present at «"t
meeting thereof, such meeting and any action taken thereat, shall ba valid
for all purposes and no call or notice of such meeting need be given.
Place of Ueatlngi '
Tho dlrootors may. hold their mootings, have an office and keep tha
books of the Company (except those required by lav to be kept vlthln tha
State of Now Jersey) outside of tho State of New Jersey, as the dlreotora
may from tine to tine determine.
Officers! «
The officers of tho company shall bo a Cbalr&an of the Board of
Dlrootors, a Fresldont, such Vico Presidents as may be determined upon by
tha Board of Dlreotora, and tho Board nay designate not more than two of snob
Vice Presidents as Executive Vico Presidents, a Pinonolal Szeoutlve, a Qeneral
Uanager, a Treasurer, a Secretary, a Qeneral Counsel, such Assistant TPeasnmra
as may bo from tine to time dstenslnod upon by tho Board of Dlreotora, SttOh
Assistant Secretaries as may be from time to time determined upon by ibo BOfld-
of Directors, and such other officers as may be from time to time detarmljsed'
upon by tho Board of Directors, all of whom shall ordlnarUy be eleoted by;thsi
Board of Dlraotors at tholr first meeting after tho election of dlreotora. •
"f :-'i. stoccwidehs of
; "-. iiio- ciXi.'.n catinirr
K-’.i r-jr.l.v, :;sT-rber .t 10:00 o'clock «.<:
office of -.he rOT.rer.y, Lilton l^boretory, )l»ln Street
EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY RECORDS
LEGAL RECORDS
These records cover the period 1899-1928, with most of the
documents dating from 1899-1904. They consist of correspondence,
agreements, meeting announcements, and other documents relating to
incorporation and financial matters. A few of the documents are written or
signed by Edison or bear his marginalia. Included are copies of the
company’s certificate of incorporation and bylaws; a draft of Edison's report
to the stockholders’ meeting of April 14, 1 903; and a draft of the agreement
executed with Edison on June 9, 1899. Other items concern the decisions
in 1 904 to double the output of the cement works at Stewartsville, New
Jersey, and to issue a mortgage bond. Also included is material pertaining
to an increase in capital stock in 1907.
Approximately 1 0 percent of the documents have been selected. Many
of the unselected items are agreements, including one relating to diamond-
drill operations and a variant version of the agreement of June 9, 1899. A few
of the unselected agreements, leases, waivers, and proxies are signed by
Edison. Also not selected are documents pertaining to the company’s gold
bonds of 1904; specifications for equipment; statements of unsettled
accounts; estimated requirements for labor and material (1903-1904); and
stock certificates.
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
BY=LAWS
or
THE EDISON
Portland pement Company.
Incorporated under the Laws of the
State of New Jersey
1899.
The Edison Portland Cement Company.::
Registered office with ,
New Jersey Corporation, Guarantee and Trust Co.,
Camden, N. J.
First. The name of the corporation is " Thb Edison Name or Cor.
Portland Cement Company.” poraton.
Second. The principal office is to be registered with
the New Jersey Corporation Guarantee and
Trust Company, and situated at No. 419 Market
Street, Camden, New Jersey. Said Trust Company is
whom process against tl
Third. The objects
established are;
mittee, which committee shall, for the time being, as
provided in said resolutions or in the by-laws of said
corporation, have and exercise all the powers of the
Board of Directors in the management of the business
and affairs of tbe Company, and have power to
authorize the seal of the corporation to be affixed to all
papers which may require it.
Any member of the executive committee, or the
President or Vice President, may be subject to removal
during their respective terms of office upon the vote of
SIX directors.
The directors or executive committee shall have
power to hold their meetings, to have one or more
offices, and to keep the books of the corporation (ex¬
cept the stock and transfer book) outside of this state,
at such places as may be from time to time designated
by them.
■The Undersigned, for the purpose of forming a cor-
poration, in pursuance of an act of the legislature of
the State of New Jersey, entitled "An Act Concerning
Corporations” (Revision of 1896) and the various
""ts amendatory thereof, and supplemental thereto do
make, record, and file this certificate
and do respec-
o take the number of shares of stock
oet forth, and have accordingly hereunto
ir hands and seals this 3rd day of June, A. D.
Har
B. CtARENCE lilUlHR,
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, )
County op Phii,adbi,phia. j
Be it remembered, that on this third day of June,
A, D. 1899, before me, a Commissioner for the State
of New Jersey, resident, in the Stale of Pennsylvania
and City of Philadelphia, personally appeared William
H. Shelmerdine, Harlan Page, E. Clarence Miller,
William S. Pilling, Luther S. Bent and Theron I.
Crane, who, I am satisfied, are the persons named in
and who executed the foregoing certificate, and I
having first made known to them and each of them,
the contents thereof, they did each acknowledge that
they signed, sealed and delivered the same as their
voluntary act and deed.
Witness my hand and ofiBcial seal.
Edward J. Aibdo,
SEAL. A Commissioner for the State of
New Jersey.
The standing committees shall keep regular minutes
of their transactions, and cause them to be recorded
in a book kept in the office of the Company for that
purpose, aud report the same to the Board of Directors
at their regular meeting.
The Board of Directors shall appoint such other
THIS AcaaOWNT made this
day of
A. Di 1899, hy and between THOMS A. EDISON,
hereinafter called the party of the first part, and TH]!! EDISON
PORTLAND CEMNT COliCPANY, a corpoi’ation duly organized under
the laws of the State of New Jersey, hereinafter called
the party of the second, part!
TOEEEAS in and by an agi'eement made and entered into
on the fifteenth day of April, 1899, bet\veon the said Thomas a|
Edison and the incorpa’ ators of the said The Edison Portland
Cement Company and others, it was agreed, among other things,
that said Company should be fonned with a capital stock of
Eleven Million Dollars, of which Nine Million Dollars (of the
par value of Fifty Dollars each) was to be common stock, v/hich[
shares of common stock were to be assigned unto the said
Thomas A. Edison in consideration of the perfoi-mance by him
of certain covenants contained in said agreement;
AND WiEREAS it was provided in and by the seventh
section of said agi’eement, that when said corporation was forujed
said vriting should terminate, but its unfulfilled provisions
should be incorporated in a nev/ agi’eement to be made betv/een
said Thomas A. Edison and said Company; and it is the purpose
and intent of this present agi’eement to provide for the perforin-
ance both on the part of the said Thomas A. Edison and upon the
jiart of the said coi'iioration of all such agreements and cove¬
nants contained in said agreement as have not been already
fulfilled and performed;
AND V/HEREAS the test and the estimates of cost pro¬
vided for in and by the ei^^ith section of said agreement have
been made to the satisfaction of all parties' in interest;
AND V/HEREAS the said corporation has been duly char¬
tered under the laws of the State of New Jersey;
NOW THIS ADREM®rn: WITNESSETH that the said party oj[
the first part for and in consideration as well of the sura of
One Dollar, to him i^hand well and truly paid by the party of
I second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, as
in consideration of the performance of the agreements and cove¬
nants which on the part of the said party of the second part
are to be kept and perfomed, doth hereby covenant and
agree with the said pai’ty of the second part to assign, transfej
and set over unto the said party of the second paid; the ex¬
clusive rights under his, the said Thomas A. Edison's, patents
'^^overS^ tfe ^s?^ his machinery for tho manufacture of cement|
only, in the United States and Canada, and also to furnish
said party of the second part with all designs of said machin¬
ery, except construction drawings, and also to give unto the
said party of the second part 'the benefit of his knowleiige
and experience in establishing a continuous system from the
quarrying of the material to the finished product.
And the said party of the first part further agrees
that the said Company shall have the exclusive rights to futurej
improvements, inventions and the results of his thought and
study pertaining'. to the cement business, during the life of sai[l
patenEI^^ a^c(}ai^?*^OTs^o^^ extensions thereof, and any
improvement thereon, without any cost or chai-ge to the said
Coinpany, except as hereinafter provided. It is further under¬
stood and agreed that during that time the said party of the
first part shall have the. managing control of the teolinique
of the construction and manufacturing part of said business,
and he hereby covenants and agrees to give unto the said Com¬
pany the benefit of his said services; it being further under¬
stood and agreed that he is to have and receive no salary
therefor.
It is further understood and agreed that during the
life time of said Thomas A. Edison, the said Company shall
use no inacliinery for the manufacture of cement other than tha'
for v/hich said Thomas A. Edison has patents, lepcc^^VB^arlcr'^r
the consent of s^id Thomas A. Edison first had and obtained.fnM
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if And the said party) of the second part in considdra- ^
tion of the premises and of the sirni of One Dollar to it well
and truly paid by the said party of the first part, the re¬
ceipt whereof is hereby acknov/1 edged, doth hereby ag:’ee to
assign, transfer and set over unto him, the said party of the
first part, 179,965 shares of the common capital stock of said
Company: unto Harlan Page 5 shares: unto William H. Shelraerdine
5 shares; unto E. Clarence Miller 5 shares; unto Luther S.
Bent 5 shares; unto V/alter S. Mallory 5 shares; unto V/illiam S,
Pilling 5 shares; unto Theron I. Crane 5 shares of the common
stock of said Company, the same being full paid and non-assess-
able, of which 4C shares thereof are to be issued to the said
parties above named as and for the shares of stock subscribed
for by them as appears in the certificate of incorporation of
said Company.
And the said party of the second part further agrees
that the said party of the first part shall have and receive
as compensation for his services as aforesaid, one half of the
difference betvreen sixty cents for every .four hundred pounds
of cement and the actual cost of .manufacturing the sa^e f.o.b.
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cars at factory, exclusive of package, belovp t'hatF'feEgHii^e
thu pruducbiun of said 'qtTdl'jMt'y, provided, however, that the
conqpany receives an average of 6ne dollar or more for said foir
hundred pounds. If the said Company should sell said quantity
at an average of ninety cents up to one dollar per barrel ther
the maximum amount for basis of calculation shall be fifty foxr
cents instead of sixty cents; should said Company sell said '
(quantity at an average of from eighty cents to ninety cents per
barrel, then the said maximum amount shall be forty eight
cents; should said Company sell said quantity for a price at an
average of from seventy cents to eighty cents, then the said
maximum amount shall be forty tvro cents; should said Company
sell said quantity at an average of from sixty cents to ‘seventy
cents, then the said maxhnum amount shall be thirty six cents.
In arriving at the actual amount to be paid, the said Thomas A.
Edison as aforesaid, there shall be added to the said actual cosb
of manufacti^ing tw cents per,5^ hundred pounds towai’ds
selling expenses^ the 'j^mingi'^^eo^'^ng that if the price
of cement is reduced in open market the aforesaid compensqtion
of the said Thomas A. Edison shall also be reduced on the basis
above set forth and so that- a reasonable i^rofit may alv/ays be
made by the Company in conducting its business. Should the
selling price of such product bo less than 60 cents per barrel,
said Edison’s royalty shall be reduced pro rata, and in event
of the death of said Edison, his heirs, executors, adminis¬
trators and assigns shall during the life of said patents,
or any extension or extensions thereof, receive fifty per cent
of the amount that would be due the said Edison if he were
aldve when said royalty accrued. It is unierstood that 400
pounds and one barrel are synonomous terms, y,
And it is further understood and agreed that payment
of said royalty on each month's shipments shall be made within
60 days after the close of said month-.
And it is further understood and ^eed that if the
said Company shall grant any rights to other persons, firms,
companies, or corporations, the said party of the first part
shall receive the same amount of royalty fe 400 pounds as is
_ _ _ _ ■ 4 .
agreed to be paid to him by the said party of the second ptu’t
for such cement as the said party of the second part shall
manufacture .
And the said party of the second part further agrees |
that it will offer for sale one million dollars worth of the
preferred stock of said Company at par, and that a plant shall
be erected and constructed from the money realized from tlie saie
of said stock with a capacity of 4,000 barrels per day; and th£t
when said plant shall produce a net income over all manufactur¬
ing expenses of Twenty-five per cent on said one million dol¬
lars of preferred stock, then a second plant shall be con¬
structed. That the second million dollars of preferred stock
shall be sold for the purpose of raising funds to build addi¬
tional plants, until the out-put reaches 20,000 bai-rels per
day from ])lants designed by said Thomas A. Edison and equipped
with his machinery, but that the net income of each 4,000 barrel
plant per day as erected must p'ay at least twenty-five per cent
over all manufacturing expenses on one million dollars before
the said Comfuiny shall proceed with another plant, it being
understood that for cement manufactured and produced from said |
Edison's patented machinery the said Thomas A. Edison shall
continue to receive the same royalty for cement manufactured
and produced in excess of twenty thousand barrels per day.
It is un^rs:Uod ^d^ agree£^^t if the said |
Thomas A. Edison shall'^ie^b ef or e the f/rst of said plants
shall be in successful operation, then and in such case, if it
be found that cement cannot be manufactured at a fair and reas-l
enable profit, the said Goiqjany shall have the ri^t of intro¬
ducing and using iiachinery other than that on which the said
Thomas A. Edison has patents: it being understood, howevei%
that so long as any of the said Edison's machinery is used, the|
royalty to be paid to his heirs, executors, administrators and
assigns shall be due and payable the same as if no other machii
ery had been used. 5
It' is further understood and agreed that the said
party of the first part shall retain for his own absolute use
:i>3:,948,250 of said common stock, and that he shall assign unto
the said party of the second part Three Million Dollars of the
said common stock of said Go)i5)any, which the said party of the
second part hereby agrees to assign and transfer to the
subscribers for the first One Million Dollai’s worth of said
preferred stock, in the proportion of three shares of said com¬
mon stock for one share of the preferred stock so subscribed,
w'hen the said subscribers shall have paid fifty per cent of the
par value of the said preferred stock.
And the said pai’ty of the first pa't further agrees
to assign, transfer and set over unto the said pai’ty of the
second part thi’ee hundred thousand dollars worth of the said
common stock of the said Company, which said stock shall remain
in the Treasury of said Conqpany and shall be distributed by
the Board of Directors of said Company as said Board in its
discretion may see fit; and that he will assign and transfer'
unto said Harlan Page $750,000 of said conmon stock as a
commission for services rendered, it being understood, ho rover ,
that the said Company is in no way responsible for the perform¬
ance of such agreement as to the payment to Mr. Page.
And the said party of the first part further agrees
that he will defend the said Company, its successors or assigns
against any and all suits or actions arising from any alleged
infringement of said patents .-provided that the said party of
the second part will bear one-third of the expenses of any
litigation with reference to said paterr&s^^^^f^ing the
said Company.
And the said pai’ty of the second part agrees to hear
one-third of the expenses of any litigation as aforesaid af¬
fecting the said Company; it being understood and agi’esd, hov/-
ever, that should the said party of the first part decline or
refuse to defend any and all actions as aforesaid, then the said,
party of the second pai’t may do so and chai’ge said party of the
first part with two-thirds of the exi'ienses thereof, and retain
said amoimt out of the royalty due or to become due to said
party of the first part. It is further understood and agreed
that the party of the second part shall not contest the valid¬
ity of any of s
IN WITNESS YfflEKEOP the said party of the first pai’t has
hereunto set his hand and seal, and the party of the second part
has caused this agreement to be signed by its President and
Secretary, and its common or corporate seal to be attached pur¬
suant to a resolution passed by the incorporators and stock-
lolders of said Company at a meeting held at Camden in the State
)f New Jersey on the 8th day of June, A.D. 1899.
Sealed and Delivered )
in the presence of )
The Edison Portland Cement Co.
Girard Trust building
Mr. Thomas A, Ikilapn,,
- , R. M.-Orarge, N. J.
Dear sir;
At a meotiris. of the Board of
held on January X6th. 1902, the attention of the Board was' called,
to certain paragraphs in the contract Between the Company and your¬
self, dated June 9th. 1899, which it is thought did not clearly
expreas the intention of the ccntracting parties, and eno losing an ..
additional agreement signed hy you covering the features in questioh-
Thia agreement was read at. the meeting, hut; after sane discussion, .
it was thouglit, hast to . set forth in a Resolution the interpretation
of the Directors as to the points contained in the original contract
in question, the. said Resolution to take the place of the agreement
suhmitted By you. .
The Resoluticn vras as follows:
Directors of this Company,
•RS80LVSD. That in the oontraot Between Ttoas A. Sdi son, and
the Edison Portland Cement Company, dated June 9th. 1099, p paef..
4 and 5, Beginiiing with the, last, two lines on page 4,: whicJi apeoifiei
what shall % included tethe cost of makim oonent, on^whaoh cost,
is Based the royalty of Thomas A. Edison, the, understmdim was . ^
that cost should include fuel, taxes a?id, insurance md all material
used in manufacturing, as well as the other: items of cost specified
in the. contract;, -
amount of royalty due Thomas A.. 15dls(n shall Be detemine^upon, as
interpreted to mean that the royalty is to he detemined frpm' the
results of the first yearns operation and thereafter in every um
the royalty shairha aeterained^and payments made, quarterly. ^ .
It- is flirther,R®50LTO that a copy of this resolution. he .forr
warded to Mr. . Edisoni with the request that he oridorst' thereon hie
approval of the ahove^interpretation of the contract the
seme to this Company." • ■■■ .
-To T. A. i!. R-
Wo are eending this letter in duplicate, ani if the Hesolution
meets with your approval, will you kindly endorse on one copy your
assent to the foregoing interpretation, as stated, and return the
copy to this office.
The Edison Portland Cement Co.
Girard Trust Qu^lding
Philadelphia April 1, 1903
The annual meeting of the Stockholders of the Edison Portland Cement Company,
will be held on the 14th day of April, 1903, at 12 o’clock, noon at the principal office of the
Company, No. 419 Market Street, Camden, New Jersey, for the purpose of electing a Board
of Directors and receiving and acting upon the reports of the officers, and for the purpose
of voting for or against the following resolution, and for the transaction of such other
business as may properly come before the meeting.
Yours truly,
THERON I. CRANE, Secretary.
RESOLUTION.
WHEREAS, It is necessary that additional capital shall be provided, to be used for
corporate purposes of this Corporation in the exercise of the powers in that behalf possessed
by it, and that the same shall be procured by an issue of bonds of the said Corporation secured
by a mortgage to a Trustee, upon all of the property, rights, privileges and franchises now
owned or hereafter to be acquired by the said Corporation, in such amount, not exceeding in the
aggregate the sum of J 1,500,000, as in the opinion of the Board of Directors may be for the
best interests of the said Corporation :
RESOL VED, That the Board of Directors of this Corporation be and they hereby
are authorized and directed to cause to be executed and issued, bonds of this Corporation in
such form and amount as in the judgment of the Board of Directors may be for the best
interests of this Corporation, not to exceed in the aggregate the sum of $1,500,000, and to
cause to be executed and delivered to a Trustee, a mortgage of the said Corporation, in an
amount equal to the amount of bonds that may be so issued, not to exceed in the aggregate
the sum of $1,500,000, to secure the payment of the principal and interest of the said bonds, so
issued; which said mortgage shall be upon all of the property, rights, privileges and franchises of
the said Corporation now owned or hereafter to be acquired by it.
If you do not expect to be present at the meeting please sign the enclosed proxy,
duly witnessed, and return in enclosed stamped envelope. If you
are present the proxy will not be used.
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[ATTACHMENT]
Th<^ Edison Portland Cement Co.
619 Girard Trust guilding
Philadelphia
At the recent annual meeting of the stockholders of the Edison Portland Cement
Company, Mr. Thomas A. Edison, who has charge of the construetion of the plant, presented
a report, whieh on motion, was accepted and ordered to ho printed. It was further resolved
that a copy should he mailed to each stockholder of record. The report is as follows:
TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF
THE EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY:
On account of the many misunderstandings among the stockholders of our Company regarding
the character of the works, the delays in getting them in operation, and the implied doubts as to
the ultimate successful operation of the innovations in the manufacture of cement which I have in¬
troduced into the mill, I have been requested to make a few explanations.
The plant was designed entirely by myself, and it was erected just as I wanted it erected ;
if there has been any error made or mistake of judgment about technical matters, I alone am
accountable for the same, but, gentlemen, I assert there has been no mistake.
As originally contemplated, the mill was to be laid out for an ultimate capacity of four
thousand barrels per day. Before the work had gone very far, I found that a great saving, I
might say an enormous saving in fixed capital could be effected by building certain portions to a
capacity of ten thousand barrels, and ultimately the whole to that capacity. Relying upon the
belief that all of the remaining preferred stock in the treasury could be sold instead of half, I built
a large proportion of the mill to a capacity of ten thousand barrels per day.
If we take into consideration the present price of materials, the fact that the Steel Company
who built the buildings lost money on the contract, that most of the machinery was constructed in
our own shop, that the exc.avation and. masonry done with our own steam shovels and men cost 50
per cent, less than the price of the lowest bidder ; that all the internal erection was done by
ourselves with the great advantage of a large machine shop right on the ground, that there was no
sum allowed for risk and for profit, which an outside contractor must add; it warrants me in
making the statement that, it we were now to erect another mill and contract the whole in the
usual manner, subtracting our loss due to delay in receiving steel and other delays, the plant could
not be duplicated to-day for the money expended. Every dollar represents actual property. ^
The part which has been expended in cement lands has increased in value, and for that
which has been expended in experiments upon the machinery, the results of actual running has
proved their value, and this Company has the sole right for cement.
[ATTACHMENT]
The ) ® >» the construction, mostly due to the delays in receiving our steel
JnUl T '9°°' “"t” May, .902, that the Contractor had
finished. In the meantime, work inside buildings which required a long time to finish could not be
processis inTot'ToittrA" "--'y MI ordinary manufacturing
. .... b.;; 's “-.rr’, '‘r' ‘
great difificulty in adiustine it to the bvnrUrrt ? ! ^ ^"Smeer not only has
mg at full capacity to adjust this or that • m mot ^ t, more. It requires a lot of test,
requires time. ^ =>'®ng=s I>=ro and there, and, moreover, it
plan, make and put in operati’ormachinerv"or'th''*" highly endowed tliat they can
to come together, the^e is bound To te defay!
of the largest works,‘?hf "oTk 'fa Sd'^T ^hTn'^iS^^^ works, in fact one
open a quarry for carts is easy. ^ ‘ ‘'''“w'' ‘he mill. To
Carts are reliable, if two or more hrenk Hn.„n i, 1 . .
suppose we introduce the so-called modern method that mT^ materially affect the output, but
tracks and cars. Thirty men take the ITe of T '°=™’o‘ives,
the same product, but how about“rdirbni[;‘7°' "’<="> - obtain
just right, provide for 'all TofiTfngffdet aTfd^fhauITft ms “'‘'obs, etc.
the results are surprising. ‘"'^‘inmes time, but when accomplished.
You probably all know of the m- • -r
most valuable of its kind in the World fnd noiv n '",^“'■“’6™ New Jersey, the largest and
me some five years ago to design for thenTa CruslTw ^“"’bination. They requested
the crude rock crushing plant at our works ® o*act duplicate of
teachinj‘’:h“:‘T::“ and
myself, received the usual amount of criticTsm which nil • discouraging to them, and I,
Mill was adjusted to the conditions of the ore and^ thl receive; however, the
%t‘Myctrofrt
It IS certain that neither now nor at anv f t
and smooth running of any plant of this character. Pta^ict the completion
[ATTACHMENT!
It is only with plants which are duplicates of those already generally used wherein there is
no innovation, or attempt to introduce modern methpds, can predictions as to time of completion
and proper running be made, such for instance, as the regular cement plant.
They are all alike, one has no advantage over the other in a falling market.
As we had the whole of our plant in operation just before the coal fire which closed us
down, we had some opportunity to see how the actual capacity of the several units of machinery
compared with the calculated capacity.
Taking for instance, the machine for grinding the cement rock to flour, we had a convenient
way of ascertaining its capacity. It was expected that we could grind to impalpable flour 150
barrels per hour ; we actually did 250 in 53 minutes ; that is, 280 barrels per hour on one machine.
This one machine does the work of eleven Grififiri Mills now generally used in cement works.
If our works were at the full capacity of ten thousand barrels, we should have four such
machines.
The wear and tear per barrel is infinitely less than with Griflin Mills, on these the wear on
the crushing parts is .excessive, and they are constantly breaking down, but as I illustrated before,
by the carts in the quarry, if they have 12 machines in place of our large one, they can have one
or two out of order all the time, without materially reducing their capacity, but if the single
machine were substituted, and that broke down there would be no output ; or to use another illus¬
tration, when a trolley power house breaks down, all the cars in the town stop ; that was not true
when we had one hundred horses in place of one power house.
All that is necessary to maintain the advantage gained is to make your power house reliable.
I can remember when I built the first street car motors and appliances for the power house of the
Richmond Street Railway, engineered by Mr.. Sprague; the first commercial street railway in the
United States, and also many other roads subsequently, that it was a long time before we got the
Power House machinery reliable, and there was a great deal of what is known as the “Sweating of
blood" gone through by myself and assistants.
We also had a great many stockholders who could not understand why it did not work right off.
We spent a lot of money to carry out our contract and to prove that we were right, and we did
prove it, as you all know, and I have yet to learn that the stockholders lost any money.
I have ridden over roads we originally built, that have passed through so many consoli¬
dations, that the bonds and stock certificates issued were almost enough to cover the roadbed, and yet
they all pay.
However, to return to our cement works. This Grinding machine that I was speaking of works
perfectly when it does work, but it don't work right along. Some days we average the full time, some
days half time, and in some instances we only get two hours out of ten.
A bearing gets hot, oil pipes break from the powerful concussions, bolts get loose, oil pipes plug
up, chutes get blocked, and worst of all, bolts, nuts, rivets, wrenches and every conceivable thing laying
around the mill, being the remnants left by the original construction gang and repair men, somehow get
into the rock and try to pass through the machinery.
These things would do no damage to a Griffin grinding mill, but with so powerful a machine as
ours it would be a serious matter, were it not for the fact that we have a device which prevents the bolt,
hammer or other steel, thing from doing any harm. Unfortunately, the device that saves the machine
causes us loss of time at every such reoccurrence. Lately, I have rigged up a powerful magnet and
this draws the bolts, nuts, etc., out of the rock as it passes on its way to the grinding machine.
I use the above to illustrate the trouble caused by small things of which the above is but a small
[ATTACHMENT]
The Blowers, which are one of the most expensive part o
than it was thought they would do. and are perfectly reliable.
To my mind the kilns were the doubtful point in the whole scheme, and I took a very great risk
in putting them in, as they are a wide departure from those universally used. When the original plans
of the mill were started, I intended using the regular kiln and started to investigate them. I soon
found that the output per kiln was absurdly .small and the coal consumption was enormous, compared
with other metallurgical processes. That the waste of fuel was a serious drag on the cement industry.
I determined to construct a new kiln and take advantage of the latest knowledge in the science
o combustion. The main idea being to reduce the fuel consumption, yet not neglecting the output,
f wo kilns were constructed and put in.
The output of the regular type of kiln is about 8 barrels per hour, and the fuel consumption
varies from 120 to i8o pounds per barrel. We had burned in our kilns up to the time of the fire, 32.000
barrels of cement ; «ie output per kiln was 30 barrels per hour, and the fuel consumption less than 75
pounds per barrel. This would be a saving when we had our full number of kilns in, of 60.000 tons of
coal per annum. This will be most valuable when the present high prices for cement pass away.
After our coal plant is ready, we shall go into regular operation again and probably turn out if
my troubles are over, 1300 to 1400 barrels per day from the two kilns.
the f “th Gradually increasing
he works to their full capacity of 10.000 barrels per day is a financial question; the investment so far
having exceeded the money received by the Company for stock, the Board of Directors, including
myself, have come forward and advanced the money, and practically all we owe is to the Directors.
April 14th, 1903.
(Signed) THOMAS A. EDISON.
REPORT of the Board of Dire^ra.^ef '/tto Edison
Portland Cement Obmpaj^' presented at tlw ai^u^^'iaeeting held in
Camden, New Jersey, April 14th, 1903.
-.Anei-I • >.« va- V>on’ o-.
... ,,e^v,r,ruoiaon. :yvtero0t.."'rtc;:.have.ba^n -lili
Your direotors ^^gg to.j.g'^^^rj^he foilowihg report of
the operations' of''the Cbn^pany ,tb,4pril Istj ,1903 : i .
. nr i'oljows ‘.
Since date of last . rep;^ii the wqrk of development
and construction has he6^v(hb!dcSj^ed , JPha i Igpgth of time required
and expenditure hay^j Jjeam, grea;t,ly;.vdiV ib^.'ali expectations ,
many difficvd.tis9.;;andr4i5appoin^<jpjits^ the progress
of the work. |h^f;pi§qt .was .practically oompleled'^iuri^ the,_ewly
part of the presaplityesnf- and after -various" a^juslments ‘have been
made, the manufacture of ^c^|^1^,jj|rp,^ojmje!M9di a^ product was
steadily increasing, 'idien''^i ^bporatipn^^^,^^ stopped by
a disastrous fire whii^ occurred, pn March ^,49g!hBjrosult of this
fire, althou^ noV involving serious finanoial4|paB& was most dis-
ar.Aoi’.'ablo'..'.' • -----v-*-'--'- — '
tressing on account of t^ loss or li|gj^i^:^ch ensued. ;.The follow¬
ing is an itemiised repor'^ t^om the Assistant, Maimger at the works :
"At the quarxy two stom-^^oyel .cuts ^ye been opened,
"one into the limestbhe and the pther intp,.^e .oenent rook.
"Offing to the fire ihii^ ob^ plant, work is suspended at the
"quarry but can be resumed any time on short notice. During
"the latter part of last summer the machinsxy in the Crusher
"plant was ready and operations were started under the personal
"directions of Ifr. Edison. Running tests were made, and where
"satisfaotoxy results were not obtained such changes as seemed
"necessary were made, then tests were repeated and continued
"until the results desired were obtained. This policy was
"piarsued with the dryer, rock stock house, weigher house, ohalk-
"grinding and blower house #1 plants, and very many of the
"problems were worked out satisfactorily.
"Tho toBtfl and changes in the plants above mentioned
"occupied tiie ^t^Me up 'to about the mid&e of October, at which
"time W'reaclied plant. '
i y ' 'iA^terHhe f^^st' test, was made'^tm ‘l£o kiln, it was
"decide'd'^’i™ clma^e^W apparatus at both ends of the kiln, these
"changes About " '
"5‘^Uai7 is^® wV s^ar’ted^lior run 'one kiln the
l^iaWer p^ o¥^ i^ua^^' the ^ secbnd one ^"^ds" slar'ied . At ' first
■l.?ie^^prokuo1i>aB"about'’'^2?f per‘&ow. This was inoreMed
•^from i^lT4e'^re8Whe¥'^^^^ pW hour, and at
|'^^o®*t^°o/^1ie’^'fii4' 'to li^ a test v^ar 'my bn one of the
"'fellrS^w?Soh”liSicateS^a’l!^^r^'w^ per hour could be obtain-
"ed from each kiln. The coal consunption per barrel of cement
"is less than 75 pounds. We believe that there are still
"possibilities of heater oiitput and Ibw^ coal cbhsunrotion.
previous to fire i D, ■ .-.c .
' ^ ot^r plants and at tlie time of the fire we were making
'•‘ste^y piio^bss &b^but''the entire plant.
"Con^lete'’ reel's have been kept of all the trovibleB
"that iiave cauM(k‘ loss of time and output, and from these
"records ah'd obr' experience, we were ha^d at work trying to cut
"out the troubles' that b'aused' ^ time.
Have made about 15,060 bwr els of cement and have
■on h^ clMer 'whic'h will make ^bti^ '15 '000 barrels more.
•This clii^er will be ^bund into cement as soon as changes are
■completed in the clihker grinding plant,
■On March 2nd between five and six o’clock P.M. wo had
"a fire in our coal plant, in which a number of our men were
■killed and injured. Six wore killed outri^t, and three,
"including our Manager, Mr. E. A. Darling, died subsequently.
■Six other men were burned and sent either to tho hospital at
2
■ lAio iT®.M,ton ^ six only two remain in the
>!',y rhospi^l|,|j ^^lie^^i^therQ^ at work or will report for
•ipri : ^"duty5., very .portly. We expect the two men in the hoapital will
"soon raturn to work,
"We have under way the rebuilding of , toe coal plant,
' ‘'"and^,3B)^Bai&e%imS5 ^ we have purchased standard jbaU and tobe
‘”^"mili;B^i'to coi^,. We are pushing the work m rapidly
0- ^We“-ai'e d'l'sb* tiding adv^tage of the shut-down to
J8on plant, which, from our
been will greatly facilitate the
ant vvas practically
and afW various ^justmcnts! a, ...
c*' ' ’^nt Was report that toe plant
completed, and after necessary
°°°^3ii'^tfl&ti;*'^^a^bB,vSi'beto-oapable by this time of producing about
' ■ '^^^i50Q’’iarreii’ W'o^At per day, and your directors are satisfied
tha| toe*^^ma6hi]&jif^ End processes are more economical than those
* heretof o^*e ’ empld^e'd^^^l^^^^^^ business, and it is expected that
, The cost of buildin(
I
toen the plant shall again be ready to start up this will be prac-
tic^lJt^deiSMtrated. , ,
JUS to the
« - -ue.ori^nal subWi'ptions L
, proferred stpck raoitated to $1,000,000, Subsequently the Btook-*^
holders were asked to, subscribe to $400,000 additional stock, but V f
practically no roaponsos were received, and the money had to bo ? ^
obtained throu^ toderwriters and bankers at on expense in stock
amounting to $103,400.00. It had been^opod that thisjjp would
be sufficient. to conplete the plan^but in this a^in^e direct¬
ors were disappointed. On account of the'' incomplete condition of
the plant it was inpossible to secure additional capital from the ^
stock-holders or from banks, and the directors, personally, com¬
menced making advances to the Conpany, and .’these advances now
amount to $464,349.51), and it ia'pi^obalji^^ unless other stock¬
holders shall come to theij^ aBsistanbS' the directors may be com¬
pelled to carry these loanb' tmiil'' other finahoialO^rangements. can
be ccopleted. The direotors ‘ appe^'Hb* ihWested .stookr^^
join them in carrying the^ 'dbra]pBSiS^,’"WjWi*^‘ stock-hclderR)i^^
interested to a pro rata 'ex^*^V6f theh?' holdings in carrying the
Cos^any along until its e^ni^' ca^clty can be established.
The last report submitted 'toTithe stock .-holders in-,
eluded the following figures ^ '
Receipts . . $9^,510.43
Expenditures . 861,3^.72
Leaving a balance of ...... . ^ 81 ,164. 71
^ ' ''-'J loi'lf: f’al.'i.y
Since that date the receipts have been ^$1-, -042^452 ]f37r The dis¬
bursements for construction, intercitj dtovfhaveibeeni $1,034,314.85
Balance on hand April Ist’, 19b3,' "$^13^.52i r^The : itemized re¬
capitulation is as foll^ 0.- v,
' cost j- -and ^rj .i
vin i,,,-/
From Stockholde5%f^-.(;,y.g.y. .i.i. ,|il.,.^
- NotesahdiLoans.Svv,.,,,^^^^ .
" Interest;.,^«,,a>-^bfitMiiHdcs^t«^^
* Oement made»-p .^.,^^2^J78.90 $1,903,798.09
. hi w.
For Construot^Klf ■/872f,'6^9V80‘'c 1 ■
* Interest, ^
Ledger a/c Receivable ....... ' ' ' 3:4^ , $1.895 .660 .57
Balance on haM April let, 1903 '■ • $ 8,1557.52
It is obvious. from.the,aboyc. that additional capital
must be provided, and your directors have unanimously decided that
the only feasible method of securing the necessary capital is by
the placing of a mortgage upon the plant and the issuing of bonds,
4
and they recommend that the stock<^holder8 shall authorize an issue
not exceeding $1,500,000 upon such terms as, in the judgnent of the
directors, may he for the host interests of the Coinpany. It is
estimated that about $600,000 of the amount thus to he raised will
^he. Mquii^edito^^ p th^ pi^perty out of debt upon completion of
the p^jBBont,^plant, and that about $500,000 additional will he re¬
quired to increase the capacity of the plant to 5000 barrels per
day,; and it is only by the production of a large output - which
will enable economical production - that the works can he made
very profitable. The balance of the amount to he raised will he
required for working capital.
In cohcliision, your directors wish to state that they,
in common with ^1 othi^ stock-holders, have been much disappointed
on account Of the long’ delay and large investment required to
oonplete the plant. They, have given rauph of their time and have
made saorif ipes in providing funds required by the Conpany, hut
they are still of the opinion that when carried to final completion
the works will produce cement of the hipest qtality at miniimM
cost, and believe that the enterprise will prove to bo success¬
ful and 'that final results will boar out forner estimates of
profits-. . ,.i. -'it
. Your directors wish to place upon record their sorrow
caused by- thO' sad death of Mr. Darling and his associates. Ifr.
Darling had proved- hiiteelf to be most efficient, zealous and of
the- hipest integrity, and his death is to bo greatly deplored,
ai^ his loss will be k;eenly felt by the Company.
’ Respectfully submitted,
Phila., April 8, 1903.
President.
The Edison Portland Cement Co.
Girard Trust Building
Philadelphia, Pa., February i8th, 1904.
To the Stockholders of the Edison Portland Cement Company.
Your Bo.ard of Directors begs to announce that the works of the Company have been operated
continuously for more than tliree months, and under ail conditions the run was satisfactory and the
quality of the cement produced very superior — we believe better than any other brand on the market
The larger part of our present plant has a capacity of 10,000 barrels per day, but as portions now
,.1904.
The Edison Portland Cement Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Gentlemen:
Referring to your letter of February i8th, relating to your proposed issue of $1,500,000
six per cent, bonds, due April ist, 1929, redeemable by the Company at par and interest with
sinking fimd provisions operative after five years: I hereby subscribe to $ . .
of the bonds and agree to pay for same on or before April ist upon the delivery of the bonds
or a proper receipt for same.
Yours very truly.
CERTIS’ICATE OE INCREASE OE CAPITAL STOCK.
THE EDISON PORTLAND CElfflNT COnPANy, A CORPORATION OE THE
STATE OE imi JERSEY, BY ITS PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY, DOES HEREBY
CERTIEY:-
I. That the principal office of the Company ia at No. 417 Market
Street, Camden, New Jersey, and that the agent therein in charge
thereof and upon whom process against the corporation may be served,
1b, New Jersey Corporation Guarantee and Trust Company.
II. That the Board of Directors of said corporation, at a meeting .
duly convened, held on the Twenty-fifth day of October,
1906, passed a resolution deolaring that it is advisable to increase
the preferred stock of the said Company, from $2,000,000., to
$3,000,000., divided into 20,000 shares of the par value of $50.,
each, and to increase the common stock of the said Company, from
$10,000,000., to $12,000,000., divided into 40,000 shares of the par
value of $50., each; and that the said resoluticn should be submitted
to the stockholders for their approval or disapproval at a special
meeting of the stockholders to be held at the Company's office in the
City of Camden, on Thursday the Twenty-eighth day of Eebruary 1907,
at 12 o'clock M.
III. That a copy of said resolution of the Board of Directors is
hereto appended.
IV. That thereafter, on the Twenty-eighth day of Eebruary 1907,
pursuant to such call of the Board of Directors, and upon notice given
to each stockholder as provided by law, a special meeting of the
stockholders of the Company was held at the Company's office in the
City of Camden, at which meeting more than two-thirds in interest of
each class of the stockholders having voting powers, were present Im ,
person or represented by proxy, and that more than two-thirds in int¬
erest of each class of stocKholders having voting powers voted in
favor of said increase in the preferred stock of said Company, from
$S, 000, 000., to $3,000,000., and in favor of the said increase in the
common stock of the said.CoTapany from $10,000,000., to $12,000,000.,
in the form above set forth.
V. That at said meeting of the stocMiolders, the foregoing in¬
crease of the preferred and common stock of the said Company was
assented to in writing by more than two-thirds in interest of each
class of stockholders having voting powers, which said v^ritten assent
is hereto appended.
VI. That shares of common stock and
shares of preferred stock of said corporation, are issued and out¬
standing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOI’, the said The Edison Portland Cement Com¬
pany has caused this certificate to be signed by its president and
its secretary, and its corporate seal to be hereto affixed this
1907.
Qm>
EESOLUTIONS OP THE BOAEIB OP DIRECTORS.
RESOLVED: That it is advisable to increase the preferred
stock of the Company from #2,000,000., to $3,000,000., divided into
20,000 shares of the par value of #50., each, and to increase the
common stock of the Company from #10,000,000., to #12,000,000., divid¬
ed into .40,000 shares of the par value of #50., each; the said in¬
crease of the common stock shall be subordinate to the rights of the
preferred stock, except that both said increase of preferred and
common stock shall have equal voting powers. The said preferred
stock shall carry a fixed cumulative preferential dividend, at the
rate of, but never exceeding eight per cent (S/a) per annum, on the
par value thereof, and such dividends shall be declared at such times
as may be fixed by the Directors or Executive Committee. If in any
year dividends amounting to eight per cent (8;i') per annum shall not
be paid on such preferred stock, the deficiency shall be charged on
the net profits and be paj’-able, but v/ithout interest, before any div¬
idend shall be paid upon, or set apart for the common stock. The
balance of the net profits of the corporation, after the payment of
said cumulative dividend, at the rate of eight per cent per
annum to the holders of all the preferred stock 6f the Company may be
distributed as dividends among the holders of all the general or
common stock, as and when the Board of Directors or Executive Committee
shall in their discretion, determine.
RESOLVED: That the foregoing resolutions relating to the
increase of the capital stock be submitted to the stockholders for
their action on approval or disapproval, at a special meeting to be
held on the Twenty-eighth day of Eebruary 1907, at the principal office
of the Company, Ho. 419 Market Street, Camden, Hew Jersey.
The undersigned, being more than two-thirds in interest
of each class of stooKholders of The Edison Portland Cement Company,
having voting powers, having at a special meeting of the stockholders
called for that purpose, and held on this Twenty-eighth day of Eehruary
1907, voted in favor of the increase of the preferred stock of said
Company from $2,000,000., to $3,000,000., divided into 20,000 shares
of the par value of $50., each, and in favor of the increase of the
common stock of said Company from $10,000,000., to $12,000,000.,
divided into 40,000 shares of the par value of $50., each; do now
pursuant to law, give our written assent to such increase.
Witness our hands this Twenty-eighth day of February,
1907.
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STATE OF HEW JERSEY, )
: SS.
COUHTY OF CAI£DEH. )
BE IT REIffilffiERED, that on this Twenty-eighth day of
February 1907, before me the subscriber, a Commissioner of Deeds,
personally appeared Willard F. Held, Secretary of The Edison Portland
Cement Company, the corporation mentioned in and which executed the
foregoing certificate, who being by me duly sworn on his oath says,
that he is such secretary, and that the seal affixed to the said cer¬
tificate is the corporate seal of said corporation, the same being
well known to him; that Thomas A. Edison is President and signed said
certificate and affixed said seal thereto and delivered said certifi¬
cate by authority of the Board of Directors and with the assent of
two thirds in interest of each class of the stockholders having voting
powers, as and for his voluntary act and deed and the voluntary act
and deed of said corporation in the presence of the deponent, v/ho
thereupon subscribed his name thereto as witness*
And he further says that the resolution of the Board of
Directors referred to in the said certificate, a true copy of which
is appended to said certificate was adopted at a meeting of said
Board of Directors duly convened and held on the Twenty-fifth
day of October, 1906*
And he further says that the written assent of stockhold¬
ers appended to the foregoing certificate is .signed by two thirds in
interest of each class of the stockholders having voting powers, either
in person or by their severally, duly constituted attorneys in fact
thereunto duly'authorizedfh writing. ^
Subscribed and sworn to before) (1
me the day and year aforesaid.) Vllm/Ilk ^
/
EOTORSED:
"Filed and recorded
Mar 39 1907
S.E. Dickinson
Secretary of State,"
TVin5KEA8 THOMAS A. EDISOH of Iilevfellyn Pcirk, I7ov/
Jersey, l^y an agreeiaout dated on tlie 29th day of itaroh,
1G99 ( a copy of v.-hioh agroemeut io annexed hereto as
Schodula A') ao signed to TOhLIAlt H. SliKTAffiRDIHS of Phila¬
delphia, Pennsylvania, and William S. Pilling and Thor on
I, Crane a one-quartor interest in certain inventions of
said Thomaa A. Edison, ajid in patents aooured and to he
secured for the same, and
WrEREAS the said William R. Pilling and Theron I.
crane did assign end transfer to said r.holmcrdinn their
ruspeotivo sharos in the said one-quartor interest whereby
said Shelmerdine heoame the sole owner of the entire one-
quarter interest aforesaid, and
TOERPJIS hy an agreement dated the 1st day of May,
1903, hy and between said Shelmerdine and the said Edison,
the said Shelmordine did assign and transfer to said Edisoi,
his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, for and
in consideration of the sum of nine thousand, six hundred
and ninety-one dollars and fifty -five cents ( 05)691.55)
an undivided one-tenth part or sliore in said ono-quortor
interest in said inventions and patents and in and to said
ttgreoinent of March 29th, 1899, the said agreement of Kay
lot, 1903 being signed and sealed by William 8. Pilling
and Theron I. Crane, lu token of tlioir aoaent to the same,
and
WHEREAS by an agreement dated the 26th day of
October, 1906, by and between said Shelmerdine and the
said Edison, the said Shelmerdine did agree to sell to
said Edison, at any time within four years from the date
thereof, and said Edison did agree to purchase from said
Sholnordinc at any time within four years from the date
thereof, for the nun of eighty-seven thousand, tv/o hundred
and twenty-three dollars end ninety-seven CQntB(ft87,223 .97)
with interest at four per cent per annum, from May 1, 1903,
the entire right, title and interest owned hy said
Shelmerdine in said agreement of March 29th, 1899, and in
and to the inventions, patents and applications therein
referred to; heing the entire right, title and interest
origina].ly assigned to said Shelmerdine, Pilling and Crane,
hy the said agreement, dated March 29th, 1899, less a one-
tenth interest therein re-assigned hy said Shelmerdine to
said Edison hy said Agreement of May 1, 1903, and
VfflSEEAS hy the said agreement of October 26, 1905,
said Shelmerdine did agree, on receipt of the siim of
eighty-seven thousand, tvfo hundred and twenty-three dollars
and ninety-seven cents ($87,223.97) v/ith interest at four
per cent per annum from May 1, 1903 from said Edison, to
execute and deliver to said Edison an assignment and re¬
lease ( assented to hy, said Pilling and Creme ) assigning
and transferring to said Edison tiie entire right, title and
interest in and to the said agreement of March 29th, 1899,
and in and to the invent ions, patents and applications
therein recited, as originally convoyed to said Shelmerdine
Pilling and Crane, except as said interests may have been
reduced hy the said agreement of May 1, 1903.
NOV THEHBEORE, I, Villlam H. Shelmerdine , for and in
consideration of the sum of one dollar, to me in hand paid
2.
■by Thoraaa A. Edison, and of other Rood and valuable oon-
sidorationn, the rooeipt v;horoof is hereby aoknovflodgod,
have aooigued and tranaferred and by tliese prooents do
aBoieu and transfer to said Edison, hie heira, oxecutoro,
acbninletrators and aasigne, my entire right, title and
Intersst in and to the said agreoiaent of March 89th, 1899,
and the Inventions, patents and applications therein re~
ferred to; being the entire right, title and interest
originally assigned by said Edison to said rjhelmordine.
Pilling and grane by the said agraemont of tisr oh 29th,
1899, less a one-tenth interest therein, roaosignod by the
said Shelinerdino to the said -RdiBon by the said agreement
of Hay 1, 1903, and
I, William H. Sholmordino, for and in consideration
of the sum of ono dollar, to no in hand paid by the said
Edison, and of other good and valuable considerations ,
the receipt whoroof is hereby acknowledged, for myself,
my heirs, eixeoutors, adsiinistrators end assigns, have
released, remised and forever discharged and do releass,
remise and forever discharge the said Edison, his heirs,
executors, administrators end assigns of and from all
manner of action, causes of action, suits, debts, contracts
and claims v/hatsoevor in lew or in equity which I now have
or I, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns,
hereafter can, shall or may have, for, upon, or in any
manner oonneotod with, or growing out of the said agreement
of March 29th, 1899, (a oopy whereof is annexed hereto and
marked Schedule A*), and the inventions, patents end appli-
oations referred to therein, from the beginning of the
world to the day of- the date of those presents.
Ill TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set niy hand
and affixed my seal at this
day of 1907 .
In presenoe of:
State of )
)ss:
Oounty of )
On this day of in the
year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and seven,
before me personally appeared William H. Shelmerdine, to
me personally known and known to me to be the person
described in and who executed the foregoing assignment
and the foregoing release and he acknowledged to me that
he executed the same as and for the purposes therein
set forth.
4.
Yfe, William S. Mlllng and Theron I. Crane, feeing
tfee partiea of the oame names whio are referred to in an
agreement dated March 29th, 1899 ( a copy of which agreement
is hereto annexed and marked Schedule A*) have consented
and do consent to the foregoing asBighr.ent and roloase
made fey William H. Shelmordine to ThoiEas A. Edison.
IH I’ESTIl'rONY V/lSaOilOI' wo hove hereunto sot oiur
hands and affixed our seals at
this day of 1907.
In presence of;
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I Schedule A'.
AGREEMENT made thia twenty ninth (29) day of
March A.D., hetween THOltAS A. EDISON, of Orange, New Jersey
party of the first part; and WIILIAM H. SHEHCERDINB,
WIILIAM S. PIEllNO, and THERON I. CRANE, all of Philadel¬
phia, Pennsylvania, parties of the second part.
WHEREAS, the party of the first part is now ex¬
perimenting on certain inventions, novel devices, and im¬
provements classified as follows:
A. Improvements in a process for grinding and
screening coal, end applying coal dust for fuel for steam
boilers, and in metallurgical prooesses.
B. A process for crushing, sizing and concen¬
trating of coal to eliminate the Impurities therein con¬
tained.
C. Improvements in the re-heating of eompressod
Air, and its application to power vehicles, and other appli¬
cations of Compressed Air.
and whereas, the party of the first part is will¬
ing to sell, and the ^parties of the second part d*sire to
buy various interests in the above named inventions in
the proportion and on the terms hereinafter mentioned;
NOW THIS agreement WITNESSETH:
1. That the party of the first part for and in
consideration of the covenants hereinafter made as to pay¬
ments by the parties of the second part, and the sum of One
Dollar to him in hand well and truly paid, the receipt
whereof is hereby actoiowledged, doth hereby covenant and
agree to sell to the parties of the sedond part, and to oon-
1.
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||rey, assign, and transfer by proper deeds of assignment
interests as follows:
IN MASS A, 12 1/2^ to William H, Shelmerdine,
his executors, administrators and assigns:
6 l/4,< to William S. Pilling, his executors ,
administrators and assigns;
6 1/4;^ to Theron I. Crane, his executors, admin¬
istrators and assigns.
Said interests so conveyed to eonstitute and
cover one-q,^arter of all the right, title and interest of
the said Thomas A. Edison in letters Patent of the United
States which may be obtained on the process for crushing
and screening ccal to dust and burning the same, of which
the said Thomas A. Edison will be the sole owner, and a
license covering the use for this purpose ( use for cement
by the Edison Portland Cement Company, or its assigns
alone' being excepted) under application for letters Patent
filed Wch 17, 1899, serial Wo. 709447, covering process¬
es and.apparatns for screening and sizing fine material;
and, also one-quarter Interest of the said Thomas A.
Edison divided among the parties of the second part in
I the proportions hereinbefore stated in any foreign pa-
ten'ts which the said Thomas A. Edison may take on the pro-
cess for crushing and screening coal to dust and burning '
/the same, of which the said Thomas A. Edison is or will be
the/wole owner,
IH MASS B, 12 \/z% to William H. Shelmerdine,
'his exscutors, .administrators and assigns;
^ 6 William s. Pilling, his executors, ad-
toinistrators arid assigns;
; 6 1/4^ tp Theron 1. Crane, hie executors , admin-
istrlators and assigns.
I ; Said interest so conveyed to constitiite and cover
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one-qiiarter of all the right, title and interest of the '
said Thomas A. Kdison in Letters Patent of the United
States which may ha obtained on the prooeso of crushing,
Boraaning and benefication of coal by elimination of im¬
purities, of v/hioh the said Thomas A. Edison will be the
sole owner, and a license for the above purpose under ap¬
plication for Letters Patent filed March 17, 1899, Serial
No. 709447 as aforesaid; and also a one-quarter interest
of the said Thomas A. Edison divided among the parties of
the second part in the proportions hereinbefore stated in
any foreign patents which the said Thomas A, Edison may
take on the processes for crushing, sizing and oonoentratin ;
of ooal to eliminate the impurities therein contained, of
which the said Thomas A. Edison is or will be the solo
owner.
IN CIASS 0, la \/z% to William H. Shelmerdine,
his executors > administrators and assigns;
6 1/4^ to William S. Pilling, his executors, ad¬
ministrators and assigns:
6 1/4^ to Theron I. Crane, his executors, ad¬
ministrators and assigns.
Said interest bo convoyed to constitute and cover
ono-qmrter of all the right, title and interest of the
said Thomas A. Edison in the improvements in the re-heat-
ing of Comprosced Air i* the United States and foreign
countries for which application for Letters Patent in the
United States was filed Esbruary 87, 1899, Serial No.
706976, covering method of and apparatus for re-heating
Corapressad Air for industrial purposes, end applications
for pataita made in the following foreign countries:
Great Britain, France, Germany, Hungary, Sweden, Uenm^k,
Spain, Victoria, Hew PouthWales, Canada, Austria, Russia,
[ATTACHMENT]
Belgium and Italy, of wMoh the said Thomas A. Edison is
sole ovmar in all the countries enumerated, hut it is dis-
tinotly uncloratood that an agreement has hoen made in ra-
spect to the United States and English patents for the
reheater hy which a transfer of the rights under such ap¬
plication in the United States and England only is to he
made to a company to he known as the Sdison-Saundars Com¬
pressed Air Company { a copy of the said agreement is here¬
to annexed), and it is further understood that one-quarter
of the stock received hy the said Thomas A. Edison under
silich agreement will belong to the parties of the second
part in the proportions hereinbefore named, and he trans¬
ferred to the parties of the seond part hy the said
Thomas A. Edison
2. And the said party of the first part further
agrees that ho will from time to time as additional Letters
Patent, either foreign or domestic are granted upon the
various applications already pending, as v/ell as in all
applications hereafter to he made covering all improvements,
modifioations, designs, devices, appliances and apparatus
relating to said inventions, their uses and practical appli¬
cations and utilizations, sign, execute and deliver proper
deeds of assignment to the said parties of the second
part, their exeoutors, administrators and assigns for in¬
terests therein, and in the proportions above stated in
said OlasBOB A. B. & 0. respectively; and further that the
said Thomas A. Edison will sign all necessary transfers or
powers flf attorney to transfer oertifloates of stock in
the Edis on-Saunders Compressed Air Company, or all other
necessary papers to vest in said parties of the second
part, complete and perfect title to the interests so sold,
as well as in aU improvements- made or to he made hy him
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I arising froat thc: exponditnro of tho additional suai of
money not exceeding Ilf teen thousand dollars ( $13,000. )
hereinaftsr mentioned.
3. And t)i3 partiOB of the second part, for and in
consideration of the forgoing covenants, agree to pay to
tho party of tho first part as purchase money for the
foregoing interests in said inventions desorihed in Class-
ea A. B. C. as v/oll as in the stock of tho Edison-Saundors
Comprosaed Air Company, the sum of Seventy-five thousand
dollars ( •'t.75,000. ) in the follov/ing Earner:
Twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.) upon tho
exeoution and delivery of this agreement;
Twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.) at the
expiration of one month thereafter; and,
Twenty-five thousand dollars (§36,000.). at tho
expiration of two months thereafter. ‘
4, And the parties of tho second part hereby furth¬
er covenant and agree that they will furnish as called for
by the party of the first part, from time to time, sums
additional to the said sum of Sevonty-five thousand dol¬
lars (.$75,000.) not exceeding tho total of Fifteen thous¬
and dollars (.fl5,000.) for expenditures to bo made by the
party of the first part In experimenting, and in making,
and in oq,Aii5iping and perfecting appliances, devices and
apparatus in proportion of Ih e said inventions. Thereafter
if further experiments are neoossary, the expenses ( the
I amount of which shall bo mutually agreed upm.i) shall bo
borne by oaefe party in proportion to their interests; and
should tho parties hereto fail to reach on agreement as
to unount, then the party of the first part shall have the
right to continue the, e:Q)orimentB at his own expense, and
5.
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after atating the amount thereof j* give to the parties of
the second part the option of contributing proportional¬
ly thereto, and on the refusal of the parties of the
second part to so oontrihute, then the results which can
fairly ha attributed to the sole expenditures of the
party of the first part shall bo his solo property, -with¬
out right of the parties of the second part to share
therein.
5. It is understood that the sales of interests in
Glasses A and B are of a total of. a one-quarter of the
present interest of tiio said Thomas A. Sdison in the said
inventions and devices, subject to \diatever sales and oon-
traots he had already made abroad,
6. This agreement to be binding on the heirs, exe¬
cutors and administrators of the parties.
IN \71TNESS WHEREOP the parties hereto have
hereunto set their hands and seals this 29th day of March,
A.D., 1899.
Witnesses:
W. s. Mallory
Thomas A. Edison
(Seal)
James M. Gregg
W. H. shelmordine
(seal)
Geo. 0. Hagner
8. Pilling
(Seal)
Iiouis B. Ashbrook
Kieron I. Crane
(Seal)
EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY RECORDS
PLANT OPERATIONS
These records cover the period 1899-1918. They consist of unbound
notes, iists, drawings, calcuiations, correspondence, reports, notebooks, and
pocket notebooks. The records reiate primariiy to the design and operations
of the cement works at Stewartsviile, New Jersey. Included are documents
dealing with work assignments, output, and costs. A few items concern the
employment of Edison's crushing technologies by other enterprises. Other
material pertaining to plant operations can be found in the EPCCo Corporate
Most of the selected items are in Edison's hand or contain substantive
notations by him. Some of the unselected documents are initialed by Edison
Among the unselected items are a report by William Simpkin from 1900
concerning the status of work on the crushing plant; documents pertaining to
miscellaneous accounts; and lists relating to blueprints.
The records are arranged in four groups; (1) General; (2) Reports; (3)
Notebooks; and (4) Pocket Notebooks. Related material can be found in N-
99-00-00 (see "Notebooks by Edison" in the Notebook Series).
GENERAL
Plant Operations - Notes and Lists by Edison (1899)
This folder contains one dated item from October 1899, along with other documents
pertaining to the Stewartsville works that may have been written in 1899. Some of the items,
including two versions of a list of instructions, are in Edison's hand or contain notations by him!
Also included are an estimate of cement needed; a list of materials to be kept at the crushing
plant; and a memorandum concerning the acquisition of land.
Plant Operations - Construction Notes (1899-1901)
This folder covers the period 1899-1901 , but most of the entries are undated. It contains
unbound notes, drawings, and calculations by an unidentified author relating to the construction
of buildings at Stewartsville. The one selected item is entitled "Data for Plant —Given bv Mr
Edison 4/26/1 ."
Plant Operations - Notes, Lists, and Drawings by Edison (1900)
This folder contains documents in Edison's hand pertaining to the Stewartsville works.
Included are notes, drawings, calculations, and an enumerated list of instructions. Also included
are a few drawings in the hand of an unidentified draftsman with the initials "M.T.W."
Plant Operations - Corrections (1901)
This folder contains three copies of an undated, enumerated list of instructions, possibly
written during 1901. The one selected copy is a typescript with notations by Edison relating to
corrections needed at the Stewartsville works.
Plant Operations - Notes, Lists, and Drawings by Edison (1901)
This folder contains documents in Edison's hand pertaining to the Stewartsville works
Included are notes, drawings, and calculations, as well as enumerated lists.
Plant Operations - List of Procedures (1902)
This undated book was possibly used during 1 902 or 1 903. It contains an enumerated
list of instructions written by Edison. The entries concern changes at the Stewartsville plant
as well as the assignment of work to specific personnel.
Plant Operations - Starting Up Book (1902)
This bound volume is undated, but it probabiy covers the period August-September
1 902. It contains an enumerated list of instructions and suggestions, written in part by Edison,
relating to construction, adjustments, and repairs at the Stewartsville works. Some of the
entries pertain to the assignment of work to specific personnel. One entry concerns samplinq
procedures for mixed cement.
Plant Operations - Notes, Lists, and Drawings by Edison (1903)
This folder contains notes, drawings, and other items in Edison’s hand, as well as
undated material probably from 1 903. Most of the documents are instructions and suggestions
relative to operations and adjustments at the Stewartsville works. The instructions are
addressed to Walter S. Mallory, vice-president; Edward P. Dinan, chemist; William H. Mason,
superintendent; and H. S. Moulton, plant manager. One item concerns the reconstruction of
the coal plant. Also included is a series of notes containing Edison's "framework" for
organizing the departments, as well as material pertaining to experiments on clinker and
efforts to reduce the clay content of quarried stone. One item relates to the testing of cement
under freezing conditions. Some of the documents contain references to Edison's bout with
stomach pains.
Plant Operations - Notes, Lists and Drawings by Edison (undated)
This folder contains undated notes, lists, and drawings in Edison's hand, along with
other documents with notations by him. Most of the material is probably from the period 1 903-
1909 and relates to operations at the Stewartsville works. Included is an estimate of daily
costs for an unidentified briquetting experiment. Also included is an item pertaining to the New
Jersey and Pennsylvania Concentrating Works that Is probably from 1896-1899.
REPORTS
Plant Operations - Shop Inspector's Reports (1901-1902)
These three bound volumes cover the period April 1901-August 1902. They contain
inspector's reports and reiated documents, including correspondence. Most of the reports are
by Morris D. Jayne; many bear marginaiia by Edison, draftsman Wiliiam Simpkin. and engineer
Edward A. Dariing.
Plant Operations - Trouble Inquiry (1903)
This foider covers the period October-December 1903 and consists of a series of
preprinted forms with the title "Trouble Inquiry." Each form contains typewritten questions
suggestions, or criticisms by Edison concerning operations at the Stewartsviiie works, aiong
with responses and comments by other company empioyees. The documents are aii initiaied
by Edison and some bear his handwritten notations.
Plant Operations - Mill Log Transcripts (1904-1918)
This foider contains documents regarding daily operations at the Stewartsviiie works
Included is information about the crushers; the quarry; and the weighing, mixing, chalk coal
and roaster plants. Many of the items bear Edison's initials, as well as calculations that were
possibly made by him.
REPORTS NOT SELECTED
Chemical and Physical Laboratory Reports
Raw Materials and Cement (1903)
This folder covers the period October-December 1903. It contains signed reports by
chemist Edward P. Dinan. Included is information regarding atmospheric conditions; the
moisture content of cement and carbonate rock; and the physical properties of chalk, coal,
clinker, and cement. Some of the reports are initialed by Edison.
Inspector's Reports (1903)
This folder covers the periods February-March and September-December 1903. It
contains reports and related memoranda concerning engines and other equipment at the
Stewartsville works. Most of the reports are signed by Morris D. Jayne; many of the
memoranda are initialed by Edison.
Mill Logs (1903)
This folder covers the periods January-March and September-December 1903. It
contains typed transcripts of daily mill logs. Most of the documents are initialed by Edison and
Walter S. Mallory. Some contain notations in Mallory's hand; a few have calculations that may
have been made by Edison.
Chemical and Physical Laboratory Reports
Raw Materials and Cement (1904)
This folder covers the period December 1903-February 1904. It contains reports by
chemist Edward P. Dinan, all bearing the notation "Plant not in operation." Some of the items
concern atmospheric condition; the moisture content of cement and carbonate rock; and the
physical properties of chalk, coal, clinker, and cement. None of the reports are initialed by
Edison.
Inspector's Reports (1904)
This folder covers the period February and June 1 904. It contains reports by Morris D.
Jayne and George G. Lewis. None of the documents are initialed by Edison.
Mill Logs (1905)
This folder covers the period May-December 1 905. It contains typed transcripts of daily
logs, including running times, indicator readings, and operations at specific plants of the
cement works.
General Inspection Reports (1905-1908)
This folder covers the period May 1905-May 1908. Most of the reports pertain to
bearings.
Foremen's Reports (1906-1907)
This folder contains weekly reports of departments at the Stewartsville works. Included
are reports by the superintendent, chemist, chief engineer, and master mechanic. There are
also reports by the foremen of the quarry, oil, belt, and electrical departments, along with
others by the foremen of the crusher, weighing and mixing, roaster, clinker, and packing
plants.
Log Reports with Shipment Notes (1 907-1918)
This folder contains unsigned daily reports of plant operations, along with notes relating
to dally and monthly shipments.
NOTEBOOKS
Plant Operations Notebook, N-99-04-04
This notebook covers the period April-October 1899. It was used by Edison's legal
counsel, Alexander Elliot, Jr., for notes, opinions, and drawings relating to cement properties
at Stewartsville and several locations in Pennsylvania. The earliest items mention meetings
with Edison. One entry describes the Hercules Portland Cement Co. in Allentown
Pennsx/lvania '
Plant Operations Notebook, N-99-07-05
This notebook covers the period July-September 1899. It was used by an unidentified
author for notes and drawings regarding a site for the cement works. The selected entries
concern Stewartsville and other locations in New Jersey, as well as several places in
Pennsylvania.
Plant Operations Notebook, N-02-01-23
This notebook covers the period January 1902-May 1903. It was used by Cloyd M
Chapman for work undertaken at Stewartsville on behalf of the Edison Ore Milling Syndicate'
Ltd., and related interests. The notes pertain to briquetting experiments, furnace trials, kiln
runs, and other tests using ores from Ogden, New Jersey ("Edison concentrate") and the
Dunderiand region of Nonway.
Plant Operations Notebook, N-03-00-00.2
This undated notebook was used by Edison, possibly during 1903, for notes
calculations, and drawings. At the beginning of the book are notes regarding a humidor kiln'
as well as drawings pertaining to the design of the cement plant. Several entries concern
grinding, separation, washing, and conveyance. Toward the middle of the book are a few
phonograph-related drawings.
Plant Operations Notebook, N-04-11-01
This notebook contains an undated entry by Edison on the first page The remainder
of the book was used in 1904 by draftsman E. J. Glasebeit, for drawings and calculations
relating to construction plans.
Plant Operations Notebook, N-99-07-01.1
used by Edison for notes and calculations relating to operations at
the Stewartsville works during the period July 1905-February 1906. The calculations detail
plant capacity and losses in time at different stages of production. Included is information
regarding the crusher and packing plants, the kilns, and the quarry. Other entries oertain to
supplies, repairs, and the consumption of coal and oil. ^
Plant Operations Notebook, N-99-07-01.2
This notebook is a continuation of N-99-07-01.1. It was used by Edison for notes and
calculations relating to operations at the Stewartsville works during the period Julv 1905-
February 1906. The entries concern plant capacity and losses in time.
NOTEBOOKS NOT SELECTED
Notebook. N-00-04-18
This notebook is dated April 18, 1900. It was used by an unidentified author to compare
estimated and actuai costs of sundry items.
Notebooks, N-03-8-18 and N-03-09-28
These notebooks cover the periods August 1 903-February 1 906 andSeptember1903-
March 1910. They were used by unidentified authors as logbooks for the daily analysis of
cement mixtures. The entries typically note the source quarry, sample analyses, and condition
of particular lots. Some entries include calculations of moisture content.
Notebook. N-05-08-16
This notebook covers the period August 1 905-May 1 908. It was used by an unidentified
author for notes, calculations, and drawings regarding sample analyses as well as various
cement tests and experiments. A few entries concern rock samples taken by Edison. Some
of the notes and calculations relate to the porosity of clinker, the "flash" and "flame"
temperatures of cylinder oil, and the treatment of sand briquettes with sodium silicate. There
is also a log of data entitled "SO3 in Hourly Grinds."
Notebook, N-06-12-13
This book covers the period December 1906-February 1907. It was used by an
unidentified author for notes and calculations pertaining to drilling operations.
Notebook. N-07-09-29
This book covers the September 1907-July 1908. It was used by an unidentified author
to record freight shipments by rail.
Notebooks
These seven notebooks cover the period May 1908-December 1913. They were used
byJ.G. Hackman and other, mostly unidentified, authors for notes, calculations and drawings.
The notebooks pertain to prospecting, sample analyses, and product quality at different stages
of the production process. The entries typically note the source quarry or drill hole and the
specific kiln or grinding analysis. Some of the entries relate to moisture content.
N-08-05-07 N-09-08-01
N-08-08-18 N-1 0-07-05
N-08-05-22 N-1 0-07-1 7
N-08-11-03
Notebook, N-00-05-18
This undated notebook was used by an unidentified author to compare estimated and
actual costs of sundry items.
POCKET NOTEBOOKS
Plant Operations Pocket Notebook, PN-01-00-00.1
This undated pocket notebook was used by Edison and an unidentified author for
notes, caiculations, and drawings relating primarily to prospectors' surveys in the vicinity of
Stewartsviiie and the anaiysis of collected samples. Included are notes from surveys
conducted by Edison and Francis R. Upton. Most of the drawings are topographical sketches.
Near the end of the book are notes and drawings pertaining to blowers and oil feeds.
POCKET NOTEBOOKS NOT SELECTED
These fifteen books coverthe period 1899-1909. They were used by Walters. Mallory,
C. N. Wiley, and other, mostly unidentified, authors. The books contain notes, calculations,
and drawings regarding prospecting, sample analyses, and product quality at different stages
of the production process. Some of the books pertain to equipment and alterations at the
Stewartsviiie works. One book (PN-01-04-01) concerns the status of drawings and materials
relating to mill buildings. Another book (PN-99-00-00.3) contains notes about competitors,
estimated costs, potential customers, and other subjects.
PN-99-00-00.1
PN-99-00-00.2
PN-99-00-00.3
PN-01-04-01
PN-01 -05-25
PN-06-05-10
PN-06-08-23
PN-07-00-00.4
PN-07-03-30
PN-07-05-02
PN-07-10-23
PN-08-10-15
PN-09-07-22
PN-09-07-28
PN-10-00-00.1
EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY RECORDS
PLANT OPERATIONS - GENERAL
Edison Portland Cement Company Records
Plant Operations - Notes and Lists by Edison (1899)
This folder contains one dated item from October 1 899, along with other
documents pertaining to the Stewartsville works that may have been written in
1 899. Some of the items, including two versions of a list of instructions, are in
Edison's hand or contain notations by him. Also included are an estimate of
cement needed; a list of materials to be kept at the crushing plant; and a
memorandum concerning the acquisition of land.
All of the documents have been selected.
That there shall not he any misunderstancling of the parts, '
‘tend malcing in shop at Stevmrtsville , I v/111 vrrlte down what I
think we’ should make there.
1st- Idler hearings.
Sn’d-Drill ends and assemble, and turn v^ood of idlers , getting
shafts outside .
3rd- rainoh, drill and assemble aia runways for belt conve5'-ors
and belt carriers .
4th- Kake x x distributor on ton of dryer.
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5th- Kake the whole of the shaker mechanism of the dryer,
getting gears and shaft outside, but we doing work on shafts.
6th- Make scraper conveyor over top of cliMier stock house.
7th- Make all chutes.
8th- Head and tail pulleys of belt conveyors, but gearing
7/lth motors make outside. Large bearings for head and tall pulleys
also got outside.
9th- SorCT/ conveyors and appliances.
10th- Roller feeds, everywhere.
11th- Screen holders, frames and screens.
12th- General . small fitting.
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(1) Deoide if Stewardsville is the location by results of drill
(2) If Stewardsville is decided upon, examine titles and close for •
such land as may be required
{■3) At the same time fjet permission from D. 1. & # to (jo under or
their road or at nirade to our properties, also a side trao)f from over—
their R. R. on to our Mill site, also other desireable understand-
Infjs, such as rates’ on cement, coal and worlrmen rates to Phillip s-
burn; and V/ashinfjton.
(4) Establish Contour lines for R. R. from D. 1. & W. to Mill site.
(5) Order ties from Edison, get 2nd hand rails from 1. 1. & W. R. R.
also fish plates, spikes, bolts, and nuts. Have- R. R. Co. put in,
switbh.
I (6) Have design of mach'iny'8H6p';’^ot..ou’t. arid' list of tools’, rpadyiK ;
also erecting- shed.- J • : . ■ ■ . -y:.^ ■
(7) Order lumber and everthing necessary for erection of shops and
; sheds. . ’
(8) Send Assistant Master, Mechanii
^ other competent man to ein“.
speot the machinery we want, on favorable report purchase same.
(9) Oet Ciwil Engineer for errection at -Mill.
■ ^ ’ (10) Brisbane cain get contour lines for site & R. R. Switch line.
,5) ■
'^l))^^(ll) Sink holes all over mill site to detenaine character of ground
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; (12) Rind nearest Gneiss rock for locating a Q,uarry for Crusher to
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make rubble.
(13) 150 H. P. boiler for machine shop wanted. 2nd hand will
(3)
(25-) ftet option on «000 bbl8. Cement for use this winter.
(26) A pneumatic Rivitor will be necessary in erectin/? shop.
(27) 4 or 5 hand for<?es will be necessary for erecting and rivltin'?
in place.
(28) If we erect bldocs. ourselves, must have necessary gin poles
and erectinfj tackle.
(29) Must have pipe line temporarily to obtain water on mill site
for boilers, cement mixing etc. also pumps at Creek and boiler.
(.30) We shall need the 2 scrapers now
Edison.
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(31) Also shovel and picks in addition
St ewardsville.
■chose we now have at
(33) ' Plans and timber for errection of a bridge across Pahatcong
Creek.
(34) 3 small derricks for handling stone and putting in position.
.(35) 4 steam drills, drill rods, pipe and appliances, blacksmith
bellows, anvil etc. for- sharp ening drills at place of Drilling,
lumber for erection of Shanty also for tool boxes at Drills.
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(36) We shall need on day run, probably 2 Contractors foremen.
'(37) Also 10 tp 15 Rough Country Masons.
(38) We may be able to use some Rosendale Cement in place of
Portland. 'X •
(39) We shall want some water proof tarpaulins of large size to
Cover over Mason work against rain, also some lumber for ditto.
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(4)
(40-) We 8l5all want probably 2 email hoietin!? Knr^inee with clerriohe,
JV-* for handling atone.
Jyv (41) A small portable boiler will be necessary for the hoists.'.
(42) The Giant Roll and 6 “ 36" Rolls should be placed as soon as
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blue prints and specifications are ready. June delivery, as we can
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store them in case they delivered when they promised.
(43) Next the Dryer should be placed.
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(44) After Roaster Experiment, place roasters and all appliances,
split them in different shops to rret June delivery..
(44) After 5 High tested and furni shed 'material for Experimental
roaster. We have ground our own clinKer, remodel to new style
and test, if o. k. place for June delivery. This will be late, so
we can probably do 2 at Laboratory other 4 can be done in pay, 2
other shops.
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(45) Right away say to tiie motor building people that we wanttio
in
place orders for aboitt 700 Horse power^motors, varying from 5 to
;50 Horse power, each 500 Volts, to i-un continuously 24 hours, state
heat factor, speeds, weight. Economy, general construction, price
and time of delivery.
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(46) Get Catalogue from Foundry people for small foundry Complete,
we- erecting building from their plans. They to put in everything r
ready for use. Show them sRetch' of plates of Giantsj 36 and 5 Hi^i'
all chilled and say that we only wqnt to pour enough to keep 2
moulders busy and call on aid of other labor when pouring, • probably
1 to 2 ton in 1 day will answer, also a small furnace for gnergenoy
work that will pour up to 300 lbs. Get full particulars, prices,
delivery etc.
“5) (47) Find out all about Dri.ving rope, manilla, HUnts, greaded-
(S)
raanilla, HHnte Cotton rope, various styles ancl makers, prices, also
'V joints for Cenneoting, so we can at a moments notice pace our order
(48) Ascertain prices on Screw Conveyors from ren;ular makers, ?,4
diameter, 4 inch tube center, this is special, also time of
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delivery.
Jv- (49) Place order for the Steel Castin'ts for hoppers of Slants.
/ (50) Wlien you ^at drawings, place orders for siears for the 5- 36"
I Rolls.
(51) Ditto for the Elevators.
(52) ditto for the Rotary roaster.
(53) Gears for the belt Conveyors where joined to motors.
(54) Gears screw Conveyor at chalk house.
(55) Gears Screw Conveyor in Cement Stock house.
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(56) Gears
I (57) Gears
(58) Gears
j (59) Gears
I (60) Gears
'(62) Gears
(63) Gears
(64) Gears
(65) Place
for driving; Conveyors al Clinker end of rotary,
for driving conveyors chalk end Rotary mixers.
for Blower & Roller Feed. blower house.
driving screw conveyor Rescreenin^ house.
drivin;; scraper over clinker stock house.
drivinf? scraper over Rescreeninn; house.
driving sampler Rolls,
driving Rotary mixer.
driving coal conveyor at rotaries.
sampler Rolls.
,(66) Gears driving screw to boiler house.
1(67). Rolls and Sears in Coal /^rindin-ri; House.
(68) V/ant a pump at pumping station at Pohateong; CreeR, run by
motor. Set prices, catalof5UQ6 etc.
(69) Dynamos up to Horse power for runniiif? Motors 500 Volts
(70) Dynamos 125 Volts Horae power for runninr?; lif^hts.
(71) Design for nower house showing place for engines,- Dynamos,
Switch board, lights, Regulators, Indicating Apparatus, Steam hei
Steam pipes etc.
(72) General plan of boiler house, pumps, pipes, lights, all
complete.
(7S) Plan showing position of Steam piping, whole plant,
(74) Plan showing heating pipe system and heats, whole plant.
(75) Plan showing all the piping, tanlcs, sumps etc. of the Oili
(76) Plan and arrangement of Oil house, pumps, tanRs, fitters,
(77) Plan of Coal Grinding House and machinery.
(78) Pressure blower for forcing Coal under boiler and in
rotaries.
(79) Plan of Office building. (80) Plan of Storeroom.
(8'1) Plan of assay house with all interior arrangements.
(81) Altered plan of Stock House Mo. 1.
(82) Alter base of Clinker Stock House.
(83) New hoist for dumping skip at Crusher plant.
I (84) Hoist Cars direct from Engine Shaft.
i (85) Ground plan of works as a whole.
(8'6) Resevoir for water.
(87) Ground plan whole works showing excavations.
(88) Ground plan wliole works showing masonry.
(89) detail plan each lot masonry work.
(90) General plan showing all the tracks, switches etc.
(91) Get Catalogue of fire bricks, >Ho1 1 ow, red brick, , makers pr
Cotta, time of /delivery and every other
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inf'orraation in re roasters.
^ i^X) All information as to price, «?yp8utn /around and delivered,
.'5tewardeville.
(92) Catalogues of Earrell Making machinery, prices, output, time
of delivery.
(92) Price of barrel! staves, all information relating thereto.
(93) Bags, all about them, prices etc.
(94) See if any new muzzles in the market.
(95) look out for a Mill Manager. ■
(96) Oil' Casings on all Gears.
(97) Find out about seasoned t/Iaple for runs of rope, drive 'viieels
and Conveyor idlers.
(98) Prices common manilla rope and raw hide lacings for belts.
(99) Order Compressor for 5 Drills.
(100) Pipe for water line.
(101) Steam pipe details fittings etc.
(8)
(103) Sgo about driving diroet from main shaft.
(104) Sso about dust prolsotion.
(105 Kxperimbnt '»ith live, obmsnt dust on MtKZles.
(108) 5et Catalof^uss of Goment tastin.'? inaohlnory.
(108) Did Ward include in blacksmith Outfit a steam hammer- euffi -
oient for aay teeth of Steam Shovel.
(109) We should have our Standard boarlnrts made in wood full size.
(110) How about a Motor for drivinn; Experimental Rotary, also ae to
power at lab. for runnin<^ motor.
(111) How about usinr? one of our old screen cylinders for small end
of rotary by patohin/j.
(112) Complete drawinc;s for now 5 Hin:h- plates, chills, etc.
(113) locate position of foundry.
(114) locate position office, assay and storeroom.
(115) list of supplies for storeroom.
(116) list small tools, supplies etc. for Machine shop tool room.
(117) Soheme for Drying Coal at Stock House.
(118) Design for Coal Crushing plant, Machinery.
(119) See about punch press and dies for punching screen plates.
(120) ' Model frame working siz, o of Resoreen.
(121) Thrust Collar and oiling system. Screw Conveyors.
(122) Put an air space fJ inches in, brick part of roaster and fill
'with mineral wool.
(123) Change over 4 & 5 Conveyor buckets to rope connected for rot¬
aries Clinker Conveyor.
(124) Make design for blowing Coal in on ejector principle in front
of rotary.
(125) Replacable Bricks instead doors in rotary end.
,(126) How about apex of our trusses for leaking.
(9)
' iizT) Soe what can be done for 2ncl hand Locomotives, (2) 100 tons
100 fT. mile f^rade.
(128) Mallory see if MaJ. Bent can let us have man Superintend
Construction bidets, or hie Co. take oonti’act Erreotion, if their
have erectinr; tackle etc. or if he knows of a party who takes
erreotion contracts.
(129) Our belt Conveyors are too wide, 24“ belt siruoture- can- fr-s—" . -
narrowed down to 30" wide.
(130) See if Hill self oilins bearinr? can be devised for our idlers
(131) It may be advisable to continue oar trestle both sides at
Crusher plant so empty oars will help pull loaded ones up,'
(132) Oet assay of Pohatoonr? water.
(133) On model tin oil oaeinijs should be put on in all oases.-v
(134) Model Motors also put on with case for holdins? and keeping
free duet with ventilating fan.
(13B) Wo dan get a blower from Ogden Mill' for experimental roaster.
(ISO) Wo Shall probably need a -fairly large Boot blower for ortal
•injections on Experimental' Roasterl
(137) We shall need to turn stuff throughout whole roaster,- hence
we must have corrugations or equivalent the whole length; this is
inoompatable with a single brick lining at Cold end, guess wo can
do it with built up bricks.
(138) The 2 - 700 H. P. Engine Rooms, must have large spaces left
for Cloth frame and exhauster for. inlet and exit air filtered.
(139) . In case olinkor crusher shears etc., there should bo an over¬
flow chute' or all the roasters would have to bo stopped.',
(140) The Chutes or holes under Scraper top of. Clinker stock house
must be capable of being opened and closed.
(141) An exhaust fan should be connected to the Clinker Stock House
to Cool ore, present burning, belt.
(142) All hoppers and tha Rolls themselves must be .yernovoably. con¬
nected in Crushing plant.'
(143) I have never seen the final epecif loatione or Contract or
drawlnsts of Ailie f?n/^inea, were thore to be any?
(144) If we are to dry Coal by hot air in Coal Btoraj^e house. Wood
sides my be objectionable.
(145) At Hotel in •'?tewardsville Rain water is used for drinltinij
Why is thisV
(14B) anfliines must be capable worKinr; non condensing Kxliuuwt- pipes .
provided
(147) Rxiiause pipes provided in Power House.
ijyi8)_S.e_e_that honner of orant. is amnle for 1 l/a ek^p. loariR. . .
:(149) There is an overhani? in Model where oars dump, arran/?e this.
(150) It is not certain that skips can be dumped properly witli
sins^le chain.
(151) A proper cover and oil casinn;8 should be put on Dryer Siiaker
mechanism in Model.
(15a)' Chilled Iron defleotin.'?: plates should be used in distributor
6n Dryer.
(153) ffs do not use chilled surface in slots in Dryer, except at
one end in Hew Dryer, shakinnt plates should have chilled pieces in
slots and on plates where they rub both ends and middle.
(154) The outside drip coverinn; on Dryer, should be put on Model.
(155) An actual wood Model of screen plates with framing; etc.,
should be put on top Dryer and not the mere outlined thinft there
(15g) The overflo'w and piokini? bolt with spout back to 3 rd 3G«
Roll v/itl; drivin/t mechanism, should bo shown on Model.
(157) Think of desirability of makin)^ tunnel in big Dry v/all of
lio, 1 Dryer for hot air with numerous holes which are automatical¬
ly Closed by ore.
(158) Model of sampler ehould be put in place with spouts to
Sampler bldg.
(159) No. i iilevator should be changed to be just as it will be.
(11)
(iflO) Mallory, inquire about a small strippinn; ehovol.
.(1(51) A Dumpinn- track and site must be selected for strippinf^,
(162) Muet have powerful borinr; Mill for 24 and 156" Roll platee, .
(163) Should be 2 doore in brick tunnel to Roaster to /^et at
bearings.
(1(34), Bearinge on all screw Conveyors hardened shell and bearings,
Chilled Iron ground. -
(166) We shall need a time-keeper and bookkeeper at Stewardsville.
(167) A temporai'y office with Kerosine lights and stoves will have
to be built on grounds.
(KjS) Better have ties out right away at fidieon and not wait.
/ (169) Chutes leading down from resoreening house for coarse and
rejections to have a gunny cloth extended cover and the scrapers
to liave a cloth cover forming the roof of a chamber all to pemit
air to get out.
(170) 'fhe belt talking oment from Cement grinding bldg* over to
resoreening buildingi and the belt bringing back rejections, can
run in horizontal run way 15 or 20 ft. high and not in the tunnel.
(171) A Motor or Motors with one or more Root or Baker blowers to
be used for ventilating motors, perhaps’ to save pipe and power
there should be 2 or perhaps 3 at different parts of the plant.
(172) The present method of running screw conveyors is bad, I thiric
the screws should be 20 inch diameter with 6" psrinhery secured
..to pipe by spokes that the bearin.gs should be placed every 10 ft.
and be an oiled one with drip etc.
(173) The question of windows throughout the mill should be looked
into.
(12)
(174) The quaetion of wood floorinf^ to devide floors in buildin^B
where dust is prevalant should be looKed into.
(175) All authorities a»5re e that Mill scale on iron is very" bad and”
should be taken off before paintino;. Pieklinq sand’ blast scratch
brush, emery etc. recommended. I dont like to use acid. Sand
blast I think is too slow and expensive, also emery, perhaps re¬
ducing the scale by Hydrogen Electrolitically might answer. They
also agree that Iron pigment paint is very bad, of all paints; Red
lead ground in boiled linseed is the best. '
(176) V/e should decide on as few sizes as possible for our Motors,
so we can have extra armatures and fie.ld coils.
(177) We should have either an extra large 500 V. Dynamo or spare
armature and field coils fora break down, hence we ought to have
■ ail^'.du^ dynamos same size and make if possible.
(178) Work out plan of driving hoist for cars at Crushing plant,
working direct with rope drive and no motor.
(13)
(-179) Position and drivinf^ •'ears of motors will soon have to bo
wprKsd out, and air pipe leadin,-!: thereto.
(ISO) .This time X want every shaft where it rroes in a beaming; _
polished so you can see your face in it. I am tired of Chumps
Master Mechanics that permits shafts to be' put in with tool .
martfs on them.
(181) As the Babbitt, metal we will use is the best but very dear
it will be unnecessary to use it reels ssly any more than enough
will be. a waste. . • • ■ _ ' .
(182)'I thinh' we should start. a man on the desi-rn of the new 5
Hic;h Machines.
(Tssf I^thihlf wooden’ models of the Hotary furnace brioHs, should
be made on drawin^js of ditto- and sent to nuakers for prices and
delivery, tims^ after receipt of order for the let Experimental
burner and ai.so for remainin?; 9 burners.
(184) We ehouia aeoartain headquartars for seasoned maple 6x6 and
also board size, prices and delivery times.
(185) Wtillory was to write for twor,f.o.undry_„foreman_advcrt'i-oi-n!w-
Iron Age to come over.
(186) Drawings for gears of the six 36 Rolls, should be made and
bids- obtained.
(187) Also Drawings made and tin oil casing put on Model and when
o.-K., working drawings made. for bid. ’ ■
'(183) We shall have to have. a store house isolated for our paints
•at Mill. •
i9) JVIallory to find out about headquarters for barrel, staves,
jhinory etc.
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Edison Portland Cement Company Records
Plant Operations - Construction Notes (1899-1901)
This folder covers the period 1899-1901 , but most of the entries are
undated. It contains unbound notes, drawings, and calculations by an
unidentified author relating to the construction of buildings at Stewartsville.
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4/26/1."
Edison Portland Cement Company Records
Plant Operations - Notes, Lists, and Drawings by Edison (1900)
This folder contains documents in Edison's hand pertaining to the
Stewartsville works. Included are notes, drawings, calculations, and an
enumerated list of instructions. Also included are a few drawings in the hand
of an unidentified draftsman with the initials "M.T.W."
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Edison Portland Cement Company Records
Plant Operations - Corrections (1901)
This folder contains three copies of an undated, enumerated list of
instructions, possibly written during 1901. The one selected copy Is a
typescript with notations by Edison relating to corrections needed at the
Stewartsville works. There are 76 numbered pages; pages 27-28 and 67-71
are blank.
Isl:. Vo. 1 counter n’naft. T-.vo puJleya are to be located on
:!h rt, each to drive a 75 Kllov/at Heneral J;iectric ''ultipolar Dynamo.
Vhe belt speed to be not more than 4200 ft. per minute and not less
tiian 3800 ft. These pulleys are to be v/ood lagped-using the flatten¬
ed comiterbore and v/ashers. Tuple v.-ood to be used. The bolts seour»
ing the wood are to be of such a length that two 1/io v/ashers can be
put on inside the pulley and the end of bolts slightly riveted over.
The keys in these pulleys are to be fitted so that a set screw shall
not bo necessary. The crowning on the wood should be a little more
than usual -..ith similar pulleys, on each side of the pulley to hold
it in position on the shaft is to be placed split collars bolted and
sunk 1/L6 in the sl-aft. The bolts heads are countersunk in collars
and not project. The bolts are to bo secured by a close fitting
cotter of ample size. It is probably the best to turn the recesses
in the shaft and also face off the v/ood -while in place on the shaft.
It may be necessary also to face off the ends of the hubs of the
pulleys to permit the collar to be fitted properly.
2nd, On Mo. 1 counter two other drive pulleys are to be located
for the two Crane Dynamos and so located that the whole of the
Dynamos shall be in the most convenient position for the attendant
in charge and also v/lth a view of the necessity of a quick removal of'
armatures. The two drive pulleys are to be wood lagged and provided
v^ith collars sunk in the shaft just the same as in Mo. 1. These
pulleys are to be put at the ends of the shaft- as the pov/er required
is small compared to the two 75 Kllowat Dynamos, the belt spdeds
should be not more than 4200 ft. per minute or less than 3800 ft.
The -Oynarao pulleys should be changed to give the right number of
revolutions with these belt speeds. The Dynamo pulleys should be
v/ood lagged with ample crovming and bolts secured by washering and
riveting.
3rd. The arc of contact between the main drive pulley on No. If.
counter and the belt is small and in calculating the various speeds
it might be well to increase the diameter of this pulley, thus lower¬
ing the q)eed of the counter shaft, v/hich in its turn will necessi¬
tate the use of larger pulleys to drive the Dynamos. The main
drive pulley should be wood lagged -with collars the same as the oth9:^
pulleys on the shaft.
4th. The two end bearings on this shaft should be made upon
the pattern to be used at Cement works-this bearing contains thrust
collar Inside, which is continuously oiled and will serve to keep the
shaft always in position. It also has stuffing boxes.
t
5th. The oil system is to be arranged first by rendering the outer
casing of the bearing oil proof. Then the unions and fittings are
to be of the character 7*ich is to be determined by experiment at
Orange. This shaft is to have a separate tailik placed in the most
convenient position possible and at the least practicable helghth
above the bearings so as to have the lowest oil pressure. The drains
pipe receiving the oil from each bearing is to have a dust catcher,
der
holding about a pint of oil, just uB&^the bearing, so that the dirty
oil flows into the receptacle, the dust jetties at the bottom, wh4ie
the used oil flows out higher up and goes into the main return plpev
Edison will explain it. All the pipes are to be secured with
wrought iron pieces made several times stronger than v/e have been
in the habit of using and so anchored as to be secured to the nearest
solid point possible. The jarring of the shaft bearings should not
be communicated to the oil pipe systemroonnectlons between piping and
Jarring machinery to be made by approved flexible tubing such as rub- '
her pipe with canvas layers or metallic flexible tubinf?-as few fit¬
tings as possible is to be used. The piping system should be laid
out and put in in a good mechanical manner. The tanh should be of
iron and supported on a strong substantial staging. The pipe for
filling run to it and an overflow pipe near the top run to the return
pipe of sufficient capacity to take out oil somewhat faster than it
is possible to pump into tank by the pump; as the latter has con¬
siderable head it may be necessary to pit a valve on so the person
filling the tank can only put oil into the tank at such a rate that
the 'overflow pipe can take it away. The object of the overflow pipe
is to make it impossible to overflow the tank and waste oil.
A glass gauge should be put on the tank so the attendant in charge
and the oil man, can see when to fill it. This gauge will also give
some idea of the amount of oil being used. The gauge glass should
be put in properly so as not to leak or break by expansion.
The tank should be closed with an overturned air vent so dust.wlll ,
not get in. Eor No. 1 counter shaft three (3) bbls. capacity will,’
be sufficient.
(3).,:
6'1'h, The four Dynamos should have good stone foundations, upon
which the wood frame of the Dynamo Is to rest. The rock for these
foundations can be got from the horser which forms the right side
of Ogden cut near 4 & 5 Conveyor. Portland cement (Vuloanltd) is to
be used for mortar, three of sand to one of cement. If there is no •
rock within reasonable distance from the floor, go down 6 or 8 feet
and put in 'broad concrete bottom one fCot thick, made of^, cement
3 sand, 5 of 1" rook from Mo. 1 stock house and lay masonry on this
with proper provision for anchored bolts for Dynamo v/ood bottom
7th. Should the main drive belt to Mo. 1 counter come too near
the earth under the floor, dig it away to give anple space for the
greatest sag possible, and in so doing look out and not make a water
hole, look out for drainage.
8th. A good strong pipe railing should be placed around the hole
In the floor of the Dynamo room where main belt comes up. Use no
Idler on this belt.
9th. The oil system of Ilo. 1 counter shaft should be extended
to the four Dynamos with the same precautions noted.
10th. The partition between the Engine room and Dynamo room of
Crushing plant should be removed and the roof supported by a truss
so columns can be taken away.
The switch board should be placed on the side wall.
I
11th. I have spoken of using the shaft already used In No. 1
counter, but It may be advisable to Increase the size of the central
part upon which the main driven pulley and two 75 Kllowat Dynamos
are to be put; 5" Is none too large as there will possibly be 175
to 200 H. P. on at times.
12th. The flooring of Dynamo room should be fixed up after every¬
thing Is finished and the doors should be self shutting*- In fact 1
think the door next to Mill 1 should be closdd^ltogether . using the
door on the West side only, as the attendant constantly leaves It
open when dust of inn i is pouring into room.
(6)
13th.
The steam pipe from eilmax boiler and from B. & V/. boiler
where it passes into the Dynamo room and across to boilers and to
1^0. 1 Corliss, should be considered and plan devised for more ri£5id
securing of same, for better lagging, for good jointing and better
housing with walkway and better bents and stouter trussing, and also
diminution of vibration inhere it passes to the Corliss Ho, 1.
14th, As dust is one of the worst things we have to contend with
at certain times in the Engine room, the enlargement of the gunny
chamber in Engine House should be made and the Motor and fan arran¬
ged in a proper manner. The Motor should work the fan direct with¬
out belting and be equal in capacity to the fan in the french Engine
House. All air that eomes into Engine room, should as far as possi¬
ble, come through the gunny chamber, necessarily where the drive
belts, from the Ho. 2 counter, pass out of Engine room, there will
be holes and some dust will come in, but this can be very much re¬
duced by making the apertures small and put a large bearing self
oiled idler on the edge of the aperture on the slack side, so belt
flapping or sagging will strike idler before it will strike the
edge of the hole. Ccww
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large stuff or grit-as this does not float upward a great many of the
engine parts can be protected by thin sheet lronf''*^'^stance,
the slides, ways and some of the governor parts. This should be
done where It Is convenient and not dangerous.
16. The floor of the Engine room should be put In good coi
dltlon; some of it has thin boards where plank ought to be.
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17. The hole In the floor v/here the tv/o imln drive belts come
up should be surrounded v/ith a very strong iron railing secured with
great firmness. iU Cf
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18. Iron ladders should be put on each bearing pillow of
counter shaft Ko. 2, so the oiler can without danger or fear, have
easy access to the oil feeding bearings. It may be necessary to
have sides to the ladder like a gangway to make It more secure. If
It is not made safe the oil man will not properly attend to the oil¬
ing of the shaft.
19. The indicator rigging should be fixed up on both high and
low cyllnder3 so cards can be taken every day, if necessary, as here¬
after I propose checking the coal consumption by cards.
20. If there is any way to drain the wheel pit of No. 1
Corliss with pumping etc, now is the time to propose plans and ways y.
of doing it. ' 1 (o ^
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Investigate condenser pit No. 1 Corliss and decide what is
to be done if anything.
22. The tremble in water separator and pipe from there to
high pressure cylinder has got to be stopped absolutely by steel.
23. The jackshaft No. 2 must have all its pulleys wood lagged. The
bolts on the wood lagging must be washered and slightly riveted over
so that nuts cannot get loose. The pulleys are to have their keys
fitted properly so that a set screw is not necessary. On each side
of each pulley there must be split collars sunk in shaft and the bolt
of the split collars countersunk and bolt cottered strongly. Perhaps
the sides of the pulley may have to be faced. On account of changing
the drive of intermediate roll, a new piece of shafting must be put
in. This will render coupling now in unnecessary.
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24. On the ends of each part of the No. 2 Jack there must be
a bearing with thrust collars (oiled) *^nd"^lnsldeHh?^e^lng to . ^
prevent the shafts from moving In either direction,
25. Tightners on main drive belt Is to be taken out.
26. Regarding the frequent occurrence in the inspector's report
of oil running out of bearings, notwithstanding the oil drain pipe
is clear, there is no doubt it runs out on the top of the shaft and
therefore the regular commercial bearing with ball swivel babbitted
shells should be fixed so there is a screwed up stuffing box end on
both sides. Will take this matter up later, but such a change in the
bearing must be made, as we cannot afford to lose the oil and beside
we do not v/ant to have elevator buckets used all over the works as
drip pans to catch oil which a stuffing box end on the bearing v/111,
prevent. In one case at Giant roll one of these drip pan elevator
buckets was used and it being nobodys business to einpty them, it
overflowed right on to the drive belt. The inspector reported it
several times, but it continued right along.
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the shaft is run and found to be in line, but about three l/l6 wash
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31. Intermediate roll floor Is to be dug dO’.vn about I-1/2 to
2 foot and concreted. This will ]^vent dirt from accumulating up to
the belts and give easy shoveling.
32. Intermediate roll counter shaft Is to be abandoned and the
rolls driven direct as per sketch in hands of j*-. Herter. The driven
rolls on the Intermediate are to go to the shop and the crowning
turned off--flat countersdnks put on and wood lagged with maple
with bolts washered and riveted. As the pulleys have to be set out-
\yardly several Inches from the roll to permit the drive belt to run
without touching the giant roll columns, It v/lii be necessary to take
out the present cast Iron extension upon which the rolls are now and
put new and larger ones in.
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33. The idler for the Intermediate drive should be 48 inches
in diameter instead of the small one now used, to save the belt hooks
from pulling apart and this idler should be wood lagged, with the
usual precaution of washering and riveting the bolts. Doubtless a
proper sized pulley can be found among the large number to be dis¬
carded that can be used for this purpose. This idler should not be
overhung as now, but to be put on a shaft with a fitted key-v/ithout
set screws and secured in position on the shaft by collars on both
sides, sunk in the shaft. The bearings should be cementCo bearings
with thrust collars inside and olled-and bearings either on iron or
masonry so there is no possibility of moving.
The crowning should be liberal and the alignment with the rolls pul¬
leys perfect. In securing bearings to masonry-cleaning away dirt
should not be lost sight of antf foundation bolts^ust be co3:ter,,e^
or othenvise secured.
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34. The oil casings on both intermediate and giant must be
fixed so that they do not leak, but hov/ to so it will be a matter for
further consideration.
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36. The Inspector reports from time to time that the door on
South side of hopper needs repairing. Investigate this and see what
is the cause and if this door cannot be made so it will not require
these repairs,
36. Inspector reports that heavier weights required on cord
for protection plates. I suppose the usual small sheaves are used
causing great friction- investigate. The probability is that if a
proper diameter sheave with bearings were used, a liighit weight could
be used and the man would not have to strain himself to lift the door
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38. Bolts and rivets in both the hoppers of the giant and in¬
termediate are constantly reported either out altogether, or loose.
I see no reason why every bolt should not be jr*Biveted— why rivets get
out needs investigation, in any event, lymust be Bt6pped.
39. The idler of the giant roll is difficult to oil-self oiling
bearings should be put here with wool stuffing box as the floor
shake is so great that no o 11^ joints will hold. Split collars on
each side sunk in shaft and also oil thrust used preferably inside
bearing.
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40-. Oiling system pn giant and intermediate is to he rearranged-
pipes to be. secured absolutely from jar by locking to immoveable
parts and connected over to jarring parts by approved flexible piping.
The sight feeds and oil pipes leading thereto to be rigidly secured
to stop vibration and approved dnion and fittings used resulting from
the Orange test-dirt catchers to be attached to waste oil pipes.
41. Friction bands gone over-shoes examined. Pointer is re¬
ported by Inspector as breaking*
Inspector reported several times that the levers used for
starting rolls had to be sharpened — v/hy cannot a piece of tool steel
be v/elded in ends and slightly hardened so the men will not take so
long in starting rolls and do away with the constant sharpening?
cups
43. BrAoket for supporting grease azippu on giant roll is re¬
ported as getting out of order. See if this cannot be fixed once for
all.
44. Inspector reports on giant roll sal^s; piece of wood used
to guide rollei" feed, wearing on belt; where is this?
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45. Inspector reports that stones throw out of rolls and get
on belt at giant rolls. Investigate this ani/ get a permanent
remedy.
46. Inspector reports that the oil getting on giant drive belt
comes from friction pulleys-see If this cannot be prevented. I think
some comes from leak In outside oil casings.
. Inspector reports screw broken In lug securing cheek piece
giant rolls East side. What breaks it and how can It be fixed.
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49. The oiling piping at giants should not be supported from
floor above, which is subject to jar from landing of skips, but it
should be secured to large girder upon which giant bearings are, by
very stout nonvibratable supports.
50* The gueird door of the giants has wire rope-sheaves and
counter weights. They are in the way. They complicate an already
complicated place. The supports of the sheaves are on the wood floor
above, which is subject to removal. Something better must be had. I
suggest that a 2 block rope' block be used instead.
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51. All the bearings of the roller feed under intermediate
should be changed to stuffing box and self oiled bearings with large
capacity for oil. It may be that this cannot be done; in any event
the best change possible should be made to do away with the present
oiling system, which is wasteful of oil and entirely ineffective.
52. The devices and shafts and drive devices of the roller
feeds, both bottom roll and retarding roll, should have split collars
sunk in shaft and bolts looked.
53. ' The chain used now breaks-we should use a heavier chain so
that it will be strong enough to break any rock that tends to wedge_
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54. The rivets of the hopper dipping towards the retarding roll
comes out. This must be stopped.
55. The clutch of the roller feed under intermediate slips out.
The cause should be ascertained and remedied so it cannot occur.
56. The roller feed under intermediate is to be driven by a
motor and it may be possible that the clutch can be dispensed with
and the feed roll controlled by a starting box for the motor. In
fact, I think that is the best way, as the speeds can be controlled
so if the ore is wet and slippery and tends to block rolls, the speed
can be lowered. Another advantage is, that the feed roll and eleva¬
tor T'To. 1 motors can be thrown by the roll men simultaneously without
complicated ropes.
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57. Inspector reports bolts loose in both feed and retarding
roll. This should be stopped. Also that chain catches in oil cups
of elevator Ho. X and suggest guard be put on so stones will not get
in between chain and idler.
58. The guard over chain on retarding roll must be made very
stronger--possibly this central chain could be dispensed with
and some other means devised for driving retarding roll. Investi¬
gate.
Inspector continuously reports bolts loose in this guard.
59. Inspector reports that corrugations nearly worn off retard¬
ing roll. Investigate and find out best thing to do— does, it have
plates? V/ere they chilled? That stones are wearing retarding
roll.
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60. All bolts In bearines on this roller feed and all other
bolts connected with the whole arrangement, must be absolutely se¬
cured as the roll is much neglected.
61. Inspector reports gear vAeel broken on roller feed under
intermediate. 7/hat gear is this and what caused it to break?
62. Inspector reports angle iron loose on plate over retarding
roll--that bolts continuously get loose.
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63. Are chilled Iron igjates in delivery hopper to No. 1
elevator desirable?
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are bent on gate of roller feed under intermediate.
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locked to the eleavtor by steel.
Elevator must be lined up and its top end supported by steel and
masonry to the earth independent of the rolls.
The tracks are to be lined up properly with l/4 side play for bucket
wheels each side-“This track )i
secured absolutely— Bef on
buckets are put on every bolt drav/n up tight and see if alignment is
The bearings must be changed to dust proofs casings on
gears gone over and made tight so there is no leak and an iron, middle
put in casings split v^ith stuffing box with woo^ so no dust gets into
.sing. All the sleeves i
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width and to gauge. The extra clamp Is to be put in next the long
sleeve. The bolts securing the lagging on top wheels are to be
riveted. The top wheels are to have collars on each side and sunk
in shaft probably one collar <
1 the outside if room, or inside,
which with the distance piece, v/ill prevent them from shifting.
The shaft must have a collar sunk in shaft to jrevent shifting of
the shaft Itself,
The other gear shafts to be treated in the same way.
Investigate the ratchet safety device and see what will be necessar;
to secure all bolts, parts etc and if there is a necessity to shielc
the parts from dirt and stones.
Investigate the present guards for sides of buckets at the top, als(
entering and leaving end of the rails.
Determine on the oiling system and how pipes are to be secured.
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72. The motor driving elevator one is a large one and heavy and
as it is to be secured to elevator by steel, the shapes should be
strong and well braced. The motor nnxst be placed so its easy of
access and covered so no dirt can get on it or dust, which, contain¬
ing iron, vrould soon clog the fields and wear the insulation off the
armature and yet we should have the motor ventilated to keep heat
down.
The starting box should be near the fdreman's desk and the
main break sv/itches also there and connected to the roll mens cord,
'Which also connects v/ith roller feed motor.
Frequently the Inspector reports that the bottom v;heels of
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.Elevator 1 are too high. This due to gradual/stretch of rope, but he
also reports that one side was 1/2 inch lower than the other; this
is due to stupid foreman. The means for adjusting should be arranged
that once the wheels are level the act of adjusting will not throw
them out of level.
The sheet iron guards should be put back and properly
secured.
Good substantial stairs should be put up to top of elevator
and toiaotor, as well as to oil tanks. Ladders are objectionable.
If a platform is built it should be substantial and secure. Stairs
need not necessarily be wider than 18" and in some oases may be of
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73. Counter shaft Ho. 3 to have all pulleys wood lapsed—
bolts washered and riveted. .Split collars sunk In shaft dn each
side of pulleys— Bearings arranged with woorf stuffing boxes— Cap
bolts riveted— Bearings set on masonry piers from rock bottom built
up from ground below.
Perhaps the shaft does not need to be so high as now.
To have approved oil system.
Thrust collar (oiled) somewhere on shaft so it cannot
move endwise.
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74. First 36" rolls. Rolls to be driven direct as explained to
Herter, The drive belt to have an idler. The idler pulley is to be
wood lafised — split collar on each side sunk in shaft and thrust
collar on shaft--Bearings to be self oiling and to hold a month's or
more supply of oil— Idler frame to be made of steel— Doubtless among
the host of discarded idlers we shall find one that can be altered.
The drive pulley on the rolls should v/eigh as much in the rim as the
old fly wheel we once used on 1st and 36 and arms should be corres¬
pondingly heavy. New shafts and mandril is to be put in. The
drive wheel id direct on the shaft and is provided with conveniently
placed shearing bolts. The gears locking rolls are on the opposite
side of the roll. See sketch No. 2.
The plates are to be one inch thicker with the new style corrugations
of which Herter has a templet-use the one marked 20 inch. The bolts
are in recesses with ratchet side like giant plates.
The oil casings must have recess in pillow block and must not leaJc.
The oil should come out on outside of bearing — all the precautions
used in bottom bearings of 3 high rolls should be taken here.
The cheek plate to be improved so the chilled tips can be put in
easily. One of the jp ars to have an easily accessible shearing bolt
device.
Thrust bearings put on one side only and fastened so bolts cannot
get loose-all bolts to be locked and to be very powerful.
The oiling arrangements are to be agreed upon. The bearings are to
be set on cast iron planed girders instead of the I I beams.
Rolls to be set in relation to gears that the bottom of corrugations
are to be as novr and the roll is never to be set up. The shafts and
mandrel to be made at Orange and the plates will be manufactured
^here for future use.
The hopper is to be investigated to see what changes are to be made.
The doors sheet iron to be made so ftlnges don't break. Inspector
reports constant need of repairs on doors, rivets out, hinges broken,
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75. Pillow blocks after they have been run and everything 0. K.
to be doweled, pi'^ined to girder and all bolts riveted.
76. Since we are going to make iron construction for holding
up rolls, the method of driving and. construction of the retarding
roll over 2nd 36 will be a matter of future consideration.
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77. 2nd 36 roll — New oil casing that v/111 not leak. New
stuffing box bearings (Cement Co) split collars sunk in shafts
wood lagged drive pulley and idler pulley— Idler pulley to have
thrust bearing (oiled)- to hold-ishaft in position and sunk split
collars-bearlngs to be self oiling and plenty supjijy of oil.
Hopper under rolls to have chilled bottoms. Bearings to be fixed on
rolls with all the precautions observed with bottom 3 high bearing
oil arrangements made satisfactory. The hopper above roll came do^vn
twice. It must DC aeuuicu
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78. 24" rolls--Shafts are to have Cement stuffing box bearings,
split collars sunk each side of pulley— gears and pinion. Tightener
wood lagged, split collars' sun^each side of shaft-Thrust (oiled)
to prevent shaft moving and self oiled bearings.
Oil casings and bearings fixed to insure no leak and all precautions
taken as with bottom bearing of 3 high rolls. Fixed roll bearing to
be doweled to glrder-Cast iron girder not necessary v/lth this roll.
Oiling arrangements made satisfactory and everything riveted. Solid
plates used, no zinc and made at Orange. .
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V9. Conveyor No. 1— Iron runway used. Belt flattened and either
rope or rubber sides put on-new idlers with maple used-new self
oiling bearing used-new head and tall pulleys with maple lagging-
sprocket chain drive used connecting with Ho. 2, which is to be
driven by a motor-two guide uprights used if necessary Cement Co.
style. The head and tall pulleys to have internal collar bearings
with stuffing boxes and to be self oiling, as it is difficult to
connect with the oil system.
80. The coal conveyor belt taken out and elevator extended
upward so it can deliver by inclined spout to coal bin of dryer
f urnaoe-Elevator driven by motor at the top.
81. Dryer furnace house -.tt) be fixed over-the runway for old
rope drive torn out and roof put over so the whole is one building.
Stone wall at elevator 2 fixed up.
82. Furnace brick work inside fixed-air pipes put back and
secured-blower taken from top of furnace and put at back if that's
iha* the best place and motor driven.
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83. Eaves to be fixed and put in good shape on all the build¬
ings of the crusher plant so water v/ill be spouted where it won't get
in the pits or mill.
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84. Elevator 2 to be fixed the same as Ho. 1 v/ith all the pre¬
cautions there taken, its to be motor driven. Safety ratchet put
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in-extra clamp at long sleeve put it-Track fixed and aligned-Sleeves
sized to gauge-motor connected so it v/ill not be in the heat of the
dryer-fHXHHHBhuilding.
85. Chute taking dirt from sides of dryer and the other chutes
v/hich now deliver on Ho. 2 conveyor, to be changed so they deliver i*'
into the last dryer box, then the dirt will deliver to No. 2 con¬
veyor with the material coming down the dryer.
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86, Pair of stairs put in so one can walk down to bottin) pf
2 elevator.
87. Shaker to have pinion shaft extended towards Mill 1 and
be motor driven.
88. Chilled plates put in delivery from elevator No. 2 to Dryer.
89. Chilled plates put in ■distributor.
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90.
Warped plates at intakes changed.
Drip on B side dryer also to feed into bottom of dryer.
92. Pan top dryer to be motor driven“inat&atAgat<e>KeBd“'#o.(j>id^
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93. Wo. 3 elevator to be erected on line of No. 2 conveyor so it
dumps ■ in' Just -jas Wo. 1 conveyor dumps into Wo. 2 elevator. Wo. 2
conveyor to be changed in same manner as Wo. 1. Steel frame etc-Motor
driven-Bottom bearing self oiler angle changed to meet ne\y conditions.
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94. ITo. 3 elevator to dump direct on No.’ 3 conveyor-to have
new ropes and all the changes mentioned .on No. 1 elevator-motor
driven-motor positioned so it gets least dust, safety ratchet put in.
95. No. 3 conveyor to be changed to belt conveyor-rubber
sides-nev,' idlers self oil bearings-steel runway-travelling dump¬
stuffing box (Cement Co) bearings- shafts etc all collared and sunk
in shaft-travelling pulleys to have self oiling bearing and also
head drive-dust proof stuffing.
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96. Exhaust fan end stock to be driven direct from motor throu^
gear with the usual precattions and self oiled bearings on gear- fan
and motor.
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97. All necessary wood work removed from the plant-all holes
stopped up. And stairs put wherever necessary for convenience of
the men-floors put in good order.
98. 1-1/2 conveyor made flat and motor driven and chutes fixed-
chute lined with chilled plates.
99, Inspector reports that bracket holding shaker drive pinion
gets loose-thls must be secured and riveted.
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100. Pan blades are v/orn should be overhauled and renewed and
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125. 3 high jack shaft to be directly connected v/ith French
engine shaft. The 7" main shaft substituted for the 5" shaft now
there. Bearings made stuffing box style. Thrust collar on shaft
(oiled) to hold shaft in position. Pulley driving 4 & 5 discarded as
4 & 5 is to be motor driven. Clutch for 3 high gears changed to
suit larger shaft. Oiling devices arranged properly. Split collars
sunk in shaft used where anything is on shaft.
Oil casings on gears to have stuffing boxes.
Stuffing box bearings used on angle shaft driving 3 highs-Split
collars used-Oll^hrust bearing used to bold shafts in position.
Box stuffed with wool for shaft going through wall into French
Engine House. French engine to be set on solid masonry foundation-
Steam piping to be changed to suit and secured to masonry of walls
and made rigid. Joints scraped and thin packing used. Decision
as to changing condenser pump and receiver to be>made later. Engine
room to be provided, witl^ir filter chamber 'and motor ^indicator
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126. Oiling arrangements-Drip cans
safer, reliable and economical of oil.
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137. ITev/ bottom frame and sides and new bearings put oit?;aia the
3 highs-Wabblers put in good shape with such changes as last run
showed necessary. f
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128, Dust guard over ropes on 3 high improved and properly-fand '
rigidly connected to nev/ housings and quickly removable.
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129.
Oil system for jackshaf t-Angle shaft and 3 highs toVbe
rigidly -connected to masonry and iron and flexible piping used^‘ to
connect v/ith jarring parts. Oil tank on next floor above to diminish
130, Long shaft driving the 2 conveyors under rolls to have oil
system and self oiling bearings put in with stuffing boxes-
Any gear etc on shaft to be held in position by split collars turned
in shaft-011 casings to have stuffing boxes. .
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130. Good maple lagged bottom pulley put on Ho. 6-v/lth Cement Co j
bearing and spiders lock to shaft by sunken collars-The conveyor belt
made flat with rubber sides and new idlers 2-1/2 ft. apart and new
bearings with 4 upright Cement Co. guide pulleys-Dellvery to belt to
be changed to iron and present one imitated and studied before re¬
moval so its measurements can be obtained for^ constructing' steel one-
The chute from the screens is to be discarded, ■ ' "•'K
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131. Self feeding roll turning slide rests to be used-3 on the
rolls so all can be turned at once.
134. Motor and gears driving No. 6-Cement Co, bearings-Gears
locked to shafts by sunk collars-Oil casings provided With stuffing
boxes. Oil piping changed with the usual precautions.
Conveyor from 3 highs to 5 elevator to be motor driven-
Belt flattened, rubber sides new maple idlers and bearings 2-l/z ft.
canters.
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136. All other conveyors in mlllKto be motor driven conveying
belts flattened with rubber sides-maple idlers-new bearing soldiers ■
The head drive gears and pulley to be on a cast iron frarae-Cement Co
bearings, Frame on I beams XBxthaci upon which motor is secured so that
mo'tor and gears are all locked together by steel. Guide belt up-
rights cement Co style-cvery 25 ft about. Oil casings on drive gears
etc to have stuffing boxes. TOiere tail pulley is not convenient for
oil system xxd the bearings i
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if possible-belt conveying returns from screens to T|iip|w»Tnp
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138. Annex building to be arranged for 4 (or 5 if possible)
belt separators, scraper in dust bin to be extended v/hole length of
annex to feed dirbctly down to belt machines-Tailings from belt
machines to be carried to main tailing belt along the wall of mill--
Concentrate to be put on tail end of conveyor carrying concentrate
from 4" magnets.
Belt machines each to be motor driven-no clutches only starting
boxes. Belt machines to have sunken collars-Dust proof bearing and
of self oiling character, if possible; if not oil system can be ex¬
tended thereto.
139. Blowers to 6e run by motors direct through gear, 2 blowers
to one motor. Motor and gearing to be easy of access by fixed stair.
Gear casing used v/ith stuffing boxes-all the usual precautions as to
sunken collars used. ’
140. Roller feeds of 8" magnetsnlnvestlgated' to see best manner
of motor driving— ditto roller feed of dust bins.
141. New chutes and top magnets changed-lst bank and 4" mag and
tests made with concentrate saved to see best results possible. When
0. K, change all the other banks.
142.
Metallic parting boards put in
8" and 4" magnets. H” t 2.
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stock house itself-self oiling bearing used.
144, Exhaust flan 48" diameter put in No. 2 stock house, Motor
direct on fan-Self oiled“blo\7 tov/ards sand house.*. iUi
145. Pan in dryer 2 motor drlven-Roller feeds in dryer taken out
and plate distributor put in.
146, Dust catcher and high stack used at 2 dryer-Dust carried
b’.^^on\^yor to annex 2o dust worked through b el r
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147, Elevators 4 and 5 lined up-new tracks put on and motor
driven as with Nos. 2 & 3 v/ith all the precautions described.
140. Sand house motors to be changed so conveyors have cast
iron ends for gears and I b(
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149, All deliveries to conveyors in mill to be left as they are
and when motors are on and ready, experiments of actual running with
some ore to study deliveries to get least drip, will be made and when
finally decided on the deliverers will be made .of ' iron with ' :
chilled wear plates.
150. No. 6 conveyor to be treated the same as 4 & 5 elevators-
in reppect to motor and securing shafts, stuffing boxes etc.
151. 4 & 6 conveyor to be motor driven- idlers put on whale
length 2-1/2 top 4 ? bottom - nevr bearings- old idlers and bear¬
ings removed-and new leaky Idlers arc lighted at the leaks-star ting
box used on motor. 5.# 6x- Ow*-.-
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156. Oil system rearranged—Lot unnecessary timbers taken out or
Mill--Dirt floor levelled and concreted flush with top of sills,
so cleaning will be easy.
157.
Screens and roller feeds over 14 mesh 3 high abandoned and made a
158. All the movable things on roller feed shafts above 50 & 14
mesh locked with collars sunk in shaft -Bearings to have stuffing
boxes.
(55)
159. Sand house elevator put In and screens and spouts-all
motor driven.
160. 14 mesh magnets to have metallic parting boards.
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161. Peed holes on 14 mesh screens to be of thin sheet steel.
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162. Guide pulleys etc of rope of 3 high rolls to have self
self oiling bearings, "t* (Kry/^ — "Xi W^ef-um^ Oul^
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163. The small piping in B. & W. boiler is blowing, leaking and
rusting the main pipes-lagging is not in good condition--The wood roof
is bad-Investigate as to plan for iron roof and fixing up piping and
concreting all bottoms— also pumps and piping— ^rddf if made of iron
should be 8 or 10 feet over top of boilers— v/ood roof is dangerous
now. ^
164. ' Dust collected V/ side of final tail best has to be wheeled
out back of B. & V/. boilers-Hereafter this dust can go on final tail¬
ing belt and ashes also.
165. The light in mill 1 is very bad, due to a wilderness of un- .
necessary timbers- Investigate with a view of putting up some trusses,'
and possibly iron columns v/lth view of cutting out to get light.
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le?. Piping leading to big IJack taken out in mill.
168. House where worm hoists for 3 high Is to be placed
out partly away and room only provided for hoists.
Drainage and eaves on mill fixed. Ci^
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200. Brlcker plant to be entirely run by motors-from big ^faok
now in mill 1 being placed in power house.
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201. Boiler at Wok House to furnish steam to Muck House and
Bricker plant.
202. Hew link conveyor made for use under brickers and set up
at Orange and run 2 or 3 weeks at 4 times its normal speed and if
0. K. this type to replace the v,rire rope conveyors under brickers.
203.
Large brickers to have, the patches put on.
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204. Belt conveyor from end mixers to cooling bln made contlnu- •
^^“flattened, rubber sides new Idlers 2-1/2 ft apart top, r~bottora,
motor driven and megnetlc cleaner- Iron ends I beams, gear casing z^lth
stuffing box and sunken collars-Cement Co bearings.
205. Return belt under brlckers treated same way.
Elevator end of return belt motor driven.
207. Both line shafts driven with motor,
cross belt for the other. •
one shaft driven and
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208. Steam fan removed-the other fan motor driven direct con¬
nection of motor to fan.
209. Small air con5)ressor motor driven.
210. 95 & 96 motor driven-House built over gears and motor.
210.
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Mixers driven by motors one on each end-each motor drives
of 3 mlxers-gears to have, casings.
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211.
Gears on end mixers to have casings If practicable.
212. Scraper conveyor over mixers to be changed to friction
slide like that over brlclcer machines— -new ropes and clamps put on-
all driven at dryer end by driving the one shaft by a motor. The
ends over mixers to have a weighted slide tightener.
213. Scraper over brickers each to be driven by motors on the
car.
214.
Main shaft of exhauster fans to be motor driven.
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Water jackets and piping fixed so can't leak.
216.
long shaft driving ovens to be motor driven at the same
point as nov/-motor connected to worm shaft.
Towers for driving to be removed-engine house removed.
218. Climax boiler pungps etc removed and set up in row with
other climax at power station on E side.
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219, Bee line motor driven with usual devices— Belt flattened an
and Idlers put in 2-1/2 ft. v/ith new bearings.
220. B line trussed and proper bents put up.
221. Bdlt to No. 3 Stock House motor driven and arranged in
usual way.
222.
Klevator at to^ motor driven.
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223. Decide about exhaust fan top. dryer 3-we shall take dust out
in ]^^o. 2 Stock House hence It will only need to be large enough for
dryer and not for cleaning ore-remove all complications at top and
all driving machinery such as sprockets, shafts, pulleys etc.
224. Drive drip belt and elevator at track by motor with usual
devlces-house motor.
225. Drive belt under Ho. 3 Stock House by motor and flatten
belt, nev/ idlers, new bearings, self oiling bearings etc.
226. Decide on whatbchanges necessary at TJuck House.
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250. Present carpenter shop to be changed to electricians
department — to have a floor put in and partitions made to divide it
into two sections. The small section for armature s-«all steam heate^
251. The electricians shanty to be moved away towards loco,
house and used as carpenter shop. One motor arranged to drive a line
of shafting and the three machines run from that.
252. Foundry fixed up with nevf furnace arid double melting fur¬
nace to save heat.
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253.
Very lar^e pole line ’iTlth poles close together construe Led
to carry wires to bricker.
254,
ISxtra cables put up to carry current to mill 1.
255. Large dust filtering chamber put in power plant with ex¬
haust fan with motor direct on fan used-large doors locked and bolted
only one entrance cind this has storm doors 8 ft, apart— vath self
shutting doors.
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256. Pipe line to Davenport and Iron hill-to be supported at
proper intervals by dry wall stone piers and pipe painted if required-
joints gone over and leaks stopped.
257. All piping machinery etc removed to store room or pond
along line of piping to Davenport and Iron Hill. I'he Victor mine
will not be worked- remove • Iroji, piping etc.
258, A pov/er pump is to be put under 4 & 5 conveyor and a proper
room made for it. It is to be run by a motor and pumps all the
v/ater needed- any more required coming from the reservoir.
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259. At the reservoir is also a motor driven power pump-SOO volt
motor and 500 volt Dynamo on Porter engine ? 7 -decide where it is
to be run from. ijj ■
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260. Drainage fixed on Ho, 1 Stock House, also bottom places
upon v/hich trusses lay and now rotted, to be replaced.
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261. Pick up all piping, bolts, nuts around mill and take to
store room.
262. Have steam shovels put in order.
263. Put motor on main shaft in machine shop and do av/ay with
the engine-get steam heat through pipe now running engine.
264. Fix platform beside assay room.
265. Clean out iron turnings in annex of Wo. 2 Stock House,
266. Decide on what things are to be scraped and sell scrap.
267.
Extension conveyor sand heap is to be arranged for.
Edison Portland Cement Company Records
Plant Operations - Notes, Lists, and Drawings by Edison (1901)
This folder contains documents in Edison's hand pertaining to the
Stewartsville works. Included are notes, drawings, and calculations, as well
as enumerated lists.
All of the documents have been selected.
!fr. ''arlinc.
yiKiUVrdinc Ottmcnf. n)!op. n'h« wowent, it Is' eiclo.sert, X f.;iink
the rvicMnctry shOHid he nhipiied there, jmii the holler raid encAtie ^ot
under vrtiv flo tho shop cun he steave heated, iit the earliest possible
moment, sn masons etc. can tp at roimdations for tools. Darling with
Seabury c;\.Vi then place all the tools ready for business.
The corrucjaOed iron you ,.,poh>; of can be store! in tfio «nrl hld-j.
Octlled l,hcj orcctlntj shop, we shall have lots of work for the stwi)
and it should be c»t, in worhlng order at t!ie earliest possD'le
time.
A tcniiortiry office for the works c.in ye in»ule In (tne corner of
eroctine shop by a part*tion, when you have stean heat. Pont want
to erect any separate office blclC* jnst now.
. Should like jsxxicS: i>rlc«3 on flat mcnesia-iisbostos sheet, sasict
as used liround pipes, say l-n to 3-4 thick, also asbestos shoot of
loose character, per foot. Think price of latter i)rbhihltory, and
thJit tlio recular ntiiiJiflSla covering for pipes when pjit in sheet form
will he the best for lining the Inside of rotary Inirner to permit of
expansion, x think 1-?, to 5-« thick will be oufflclont. I think the
brock should be put by roi?»lju- maohinist, ttsing no fire clay, hut
fiitinjj the brick ,
irr. Simpkin.
I have told Cal Pried that you and .Simpkin v^ill keep him
filled v/ith work, so see Simpkin and have him (jive drawinf^s of iill
those things which are experimental and must ho fiade at Laboratory.
After the 45 ft. long runv/ay is put up, and supported at each
end with belt and idlers or equivalent in weight put on, it should
be evenly loaded gradually, to get deflections to a point within
the elastic limit. Then I think truss rods should he put on, as
these rods, costing very little, should increase the strength great-
ly, i)rovided they are deep.
This is a very important experiment, and we can afford to
change and make experiments to get at the minimum steel and yet be
perfectly safe.
If we do not hurry along the rotary burner, it vflli be so late
before v/e can decide to order others, that we shall not be able to
get them before next Winter, so I think this should be rdshed some¬
what. It should be ready not later than liarch 1st .
I thlnlc the whole of the cylinders for the roaster should he
put in plctce and run, before any brick lining is put in.
X think Sirapkin 3)iould ]:eep ri;;ht on with his v/heel with the
oil inside, arid make tests until it is O.K. Vie shall waiit to use
then on 4 and 5 conveyor buckets at cement work, and also on scrap¬
er conveyor over clinker house, Cement Co., and also at Ho, 3 con¬
veyor at Edison, and possibly on 95 and 96 ultimately, A cood
v/heel is a necessity in future plants.
look out for the follov/ine-
The experiment with the inside screen for conveying.
The AV> ft. runway for belt v/ith belt etc.
The parts for the rotary roaster. The air nozzle v/hich i
have explained to Sirapkin, he had a glass one made. The driving
parts, chimney and all details, also a roller feed with positive
shove for the chalk, so it will always give satie amount at each
stroke,
It Is important that you {^et from r>impkin as fast as you can,
the ne\Y coolinp; cylinder, also all thinjjs necessary for experimental
roaster, so v^e can settle the rotary <[uestion as soon as possible ,
(not later than April 1st); otherv/.lse, v/e will be way behind in
getting oast cylinders for the other rotaries. This is important.
Bagging machine.
Bagging machine to have a preliminary test", to see if it bags
properly and quickly, and necessary changes made if it does not.
Then if bagging machine is all right I wajit it set up, and the
elevator connected to it which xasBixat receives the bags as they
drop from the bagger, and elevates them up to a heighth sufficient
to carry them into a box oar down a polished chute. The idea and
sketches were given to the man who first designed the bagger.
A rough board imitation of car can bo put up.
The heighth of elevator can be ascertained by a preliminary
experiment with a bag going down a wooden chute iron lined, *he bag
holding say 100 or 12B lbs, of cement. You can tint ascertain how
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far momentxzm will carry it due to the heighth. Then , the elevator
which is double chain sprocket with hooks elevating bags is an old
idea with Linic Belt people.
Mr. Pocht.
The crushing plant and 5 high should be got in running condi¬
tion, to supply the material for the rotary, say March Ist, as all
our men will be at Ogden who understand this. Cal Pried and Herter
will have to take charge of it.
I suppose Pocht has the coal grinder well In haid. We should
have ground and bagged 20 or 30 ton of coal for rotary. After
that Pocht can go on with his drawings for new plant.
Pocht is designing a con5)lete plant for grinding coal for a
#5000 H.P. plant.
He should also design a plant for 25 ton of fine coal per hour
for Cement Co., using 006 screens and regular 5 high rolls, as we
use on cement. A single roll will answer . There should be a pre¬
liminary roll 36" diameter, like last 36", in crushing plant, to
break up to 1-2 size ready for the 5 high. The coal before it goes
to the KXMBI 36 going through a regular cracker roll, same as used
in coal regions. This roll has removable teeth, it requires scrace-
ly any power to crack the soft coal, and the
cite cracker will answer.
smallest size of anthra-
Possibly assist by maltin'; some Wieels for Raison.
Puttin'; in new tools and parts for shaftint; whicti wo
sjoint! to ohanffo.
The Hew Repamtor, one section which v/hen tested will
require ei';ht more irade ri-ht away. The above should keep him
uusy.
think that Shock the Chemist needs the boy he
RB heater.
X tXiink Diclferson should return to Laboratory as soon as
the air heater works all ri)Tht, turn it over to Saunders and thon
Dickerson can report results to Simpkins and Simpkins and Dickerson
toirether can desi-tn a more oractical and ooirucercial one that can
be iiade cheaper. The present method is out of question: there is
fifty times too much wox-k on it. Think it should bo split and so
dssi'^ned that whole thint can be made for 3 3/4 to 4 cents a
pound. As to the size the next one is to be made you will have to
determine that in connection with .‘?aunders.
Wliat about seeing the air car people in connection with
heater, if the Jerome Park heater is successhtiiv
The Edison Portland Cement Co.
My understanding in re. Knowlton is this- Try and get him to
put temporary track down to get shovel to quarry, also to build
permanent trestle, also to give permanent grade line plans. Then if
he want to go O.K. If he will not SHXlkR do the above, g) to Trues-
dale and other R.R. men, and say you want to get a man f ,
(i.o.) Engineer, to construct this track, you can then hire him for
2 or 3 months, till it and some yard tracks are done.
As to building foundations, it is a slu^ple matter to get a
civil engineer to give lines of grade and masonry. Several applied
to Darling some time ago who are now employed on similar work. $5. 00
per day is what they wanted.
With one good man and Darling, and with proper plans from
Simpkln, there will be no trouble getting foundations ready for
buildings. One thing I would like to have Mant done, and that is
before any contract is done, we should make a sainple trial day work
on dry wall work, and piers for building columns, to ascertain
(before we let contract) the approximate cost.
The dry wall work can I think, after the Dago has made, a 48
hour trial, be let to him very reasonable. As to pier masonry, I
think you should only go into Penna. for your masons and bids.
Everything around Bethlehem etc. is stone. All the farm houses are
stone 3 ft, thick, hence they have a style of mason down in that
region that is good and works cheap.
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The Dago may not want to buy a small derrick. As these are
small, and only 3 or 4 will be necessary, we could furnish them.
This is for dry wall work. In any event, we furnish the stone
delivered at the spot.
The large piers at Crushing Plant should be let in Easton,
Bethlehem, etc., at a cubic yard price, Dont have a specification
that will so scare bidder that his price will be high. If we deliver
stone, I think it should be done for about #2,75 a cubic yard.
We paid #2.00 at mine for this kind, but contractor would want a
profit. I think something under 50 cts. cubic yard can be done, we
delivering stone. Pier work should be done for 30 cts. yard
and price of fill will depend on excavation.
The stone at quarry should be so blasted out, that the pieces
will not be too large .
That there shall not be any mlsunderstandlne of the parts, we
intend making in shop at Stewartsville, I will write down what I
think we should make there.
1st- Idler bearings.
2nd- Drill ends and
I shafts outside.
and turn wood of Idlers, getting
3rd- punch, drill and assemble all runv/ays for belt conveyors
and belt carriers.
4th- Make x x distributor on top of dryer.
^ 5th- Make the whole of the shaker mechanism of the dryer , getting
gears and shaft outside, but we doing work on shafts.
6th- Hake scraper conveyor over top of clinker stock house.
7th- Make all chutes.
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8th« Head and tall pulleys of belt conveyors, but gearing with
motors made outside, large bearings for head and tall pulleys also
got outside.
9th- Screw conveyors and appliances.
10th- Roller feeds, everywhere
11th- Screen holders, frames and screens.
12th- Oeneral small fitting.
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You will have to look out for a quarry foreman like Tommy Con¬
don for the Cement Co,, when we get working with shovel.
You might advertise in some contractors papers, mining papers,
etc., the following- "Wanted contractors foreman with experience
and capable taking charge of large open cut mine, employing air
drills and steam shovels. Address with e:q)erience and wages re¬
quired, Madox.".
Perhaps you better advertise for Constructing Engineer capable
of superintending excavating and masonry work and railroad construc¬
tion for a large works, state experience and salary required. You
will get a lot of addresses, and some one can go and see what they
are now doing, and make inquiries. Dont want a man who is not now
working.
Amount of chilled work dally in foundry at Stewartsvllle,
for Cement Co. 2720 lbs.
for Edison 1236 lbs.
3965
Ssy Say 10 tons week, Hearly all in air furnace.
This foundry will be a gold mine.
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Plant Operations - List of Procedures (1902)
This undated book was possibly used during 1 902 or 1 903. It contains
an enumerated list of instructions written by Edison. The entries concern
changes at the Stewartsville plant, as well as the assignment of work to
specific personnel. The book contains 301 numbered pages; it has been
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Plant Operations - Starting Up Book (1902)
This bound volume is undated, but it probably covers the period
August-September 1 902. It contains an enumerated list of instructions and
suggestions, written in part by Edison, relating to construction, adjustments,
and repairs at the Stewartsville works. Some of the entries pertain to the
assignment of work to specific personnel. One entry concerns sampling
procedures for mixed cement. The cover is marked ''Starting Up Book." The
book contains 301 numbered pages; it has been used to page 291.
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Edison Portland Cement Company Records
Plant Operations - Notes, Lists and Drawings by Edison (undated)
This folder contains undated notes, lists, and drawings in Edison's
hand, aiong with other documents with notations by him. Mostofthemateriai
is probabiy from the period 1903-1909 and relates to operations at the
Stewartsville works. Included is an estimate of daily costs for an unidentified
briquetting experiment. Also included is an item pertaining to the New Jersey
and Pennsyivania Concentrating Works that is probabiy from 1 896-1 899.
AN of the documents have been selected.
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Clinher Rolls.
1. Make diameter ive pulley same as 1 and 2.
2. Make hearing ony^htening sheave larger so pressure will not he
more than 100 Ihs. per sq. inch.
3. Design hearings\^ they can he supplied with a jet of compressed
air to keep dust ^
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can he easily turnedNfo/ coupling xs. i± escx he Easily up or making
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t hold retaining plates on end of shafts
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8. Make dap holts that hi
larger. Not less than l,l/2" holts. . (rfWtv c-vC^
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EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY RECORDS
PLANT OPERATIONS - REPORTS
Edison Portland Cement Company Records
Plant Operations - Shop Inspector's Reports (1901-1902)
These three bound volumes cover the period April 1 901 -August 1902.
They contain inspector's reports and reiated documents, inciuding
correspondence. Most of the reports are by Morris D. Jayne; many bear
marginalia by Edison, draftsman Wiiliam Simpkin, and engineer Edward A.
Dariing.
Approximately 30 percent of the documents have been selected. The
selected items contain substantive notations by Edison.
EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY RECORDS
PLANT OPERATIONS - SHOP INSPECTOR’S REPORT (1901-1902)
VOLUME I
ssi-ss?:'
April' 19thjl9Ql:
, Opmmeiiolng Monday next, the Inspector ' B-reports-'/^e.
vt,ol3S pasted in a hook on one side of the page, the opposite page '
f;is tb he . left blank and Mr. :Darling will either notify us that :.ther: v;
suggestions .made in the various reports are not to he followed, • of, r V
'the work has heen completed. ’ When the v/ork has heen oompleted,
•..d:.h.e' date of completion is to he marked on and the item, checked off /
..Th^s .will en8.hle us. at our end,, to keep track of the state ,of the' '
work at -Stev/artsvil'le. ■
jps to carry this into'
•y truly.
D.S. 32208
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ditto lUti
The Edison Portland Cement Co..
STKWARTSVIIiLlS. N. J. Apr. SOtlx, 1901.
APH 22 1991
Mr. W. S. Mallory, V. P.,
Orange, N. J.
Dear Sir:-
Herewlth find shop inepeotors report for Apr. 19th, 1901.
131: Inspected one finished complete tail pulley. O.K. B-341..
Pat. #221.
33: Inspected 55 finished idlers pulleys,
broken arms and 3/16" space between staves.
I O.K., 3 rejected( cause)
B-138.
Inspected two roller feed hoppers(one hopper from the ^^boratory)
these hoppers will not •'true up as there is not
(^.metafT^this can be overcome by planing off chipping pads and V
u of lugs that secure hoppers to I-beams.
r4: Side purlines on right and left side, oon^ctih/ wi^ first
and second oolumnsCnorth end)are of 3 x 4 La. TOiile all ,« the
rest of Purlines on Boiler House are of 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 Is. The
faces of these do not flush. Blue print calls for all ^eces to be
flush and 3-l/2" from columns. Have dravm the attention of foremai
in holds side purline at bottom of east, column, nort.
side, is riveted on 3" too high.
75: Top of rocker arm(at valve rod stud right side)is cracked on
Locomotive
76: Stone crusher engine is pounding. Journal cap is loose and
possibly crank.
77; Machine shop engine is pounding.
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The Edison Portland Cement Oo..
ITKWARTSVILLK. N. J. Apr. 22nd, 1901. f
1901 j ^
Mr. V. S. Mallory, V. P.,
Oranije, :
Dear Sir:-
Herev/lth find shop inspeoto]
} report for Apr, 20th, 1901. 4
.35: Inspected two pillow hloclfs Pat. 929, the base holes are not ,w
cored as the the blue print calls for. There is a rih of iron 1/8" S'SiJ
thick passing through the entire length of oil hole. More metal
wanted on joint. Back ring in some of the packing chambers are cast>
so Irregular that they may not true up. Holes in oil chamber are _§ f -4
cored 3/4" x l/2" this is 1/32" larger than l/2" pipe tap drill. p
I have mentioned these bearings before in my reports and
^^>j^ish to knOTf at once if I am to accept them.
.36: Inspected tv/o dust proof bearings Pat. #929 and #930.
Dia. of bore of #8 bearing 2.462^x~2TT75i;;~~~''^^^
" " " #7 " 2.473 X 2.485
" " " #1 " 2.460 x 2.475. e;r-rrr=±=i
The babbitt in the caps ol these bearings is slightly loose
along the joints, file marks in tv/o of the joints. Machine oil will
run through the joints in about tv/o hours.
I wish to knov/ at once if I am to accept or reject these bear-
S. ings .
Inspected 202 finished idler bearings O.K. Pat 730.
Inspected 14 rough brackets Pat. #936. 0. K.
Inspected 40 rough elevator bucket castings O.K. Pat. 958.
Inspected 26 rough feed rolls for stock house O.t:.
Inspected one set of finished wedges for 10" pillow blocks. O.K.
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Herewith find outside Inspector's report for Apr. 20th, 1901.
778: Examined and accepted one tail pulley(finished complete)
779: Examined and accepted one intermediate shaft for Rook Stock
House dollverylng. 3-352.
780: Examined and accepted one head pulley intermediate shaft. B-341.
781: Examined and rejected one head pulley main shaft. This shaft
Is of cold rolled stock dnd Is .003" under standard at fit of spider.
The chain groove at short end is 5/32" too small in diameter.
782: Concrete piers for plllovf hlooks In Shaft Lean-to of Crusher
House are off cfmter with shaft. The ;iiouth pier is off 1/4" and
runs out to 1-3/4" at north pier.
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The Edison Portland Cement Co..
a'mt.KGKAPii AND Passdnoer STATION, NKW VIL,r,AGJ2, X. .T.
(P. O. Addkkss) StKWARTSVIT^LK:6N. .T. Apr. 23rd, 1901
m 24: 1901
Mr. v;. S. Mallory, V. P. ,
Orange, N. J.
Dear Slr:-
Hereviltli find shop Inspector's report for April 22nd, 1901.
5: Inspected 47 finished Idler pulleys, 45 - O.K. 2 rejected(cause)
1/4" space between staves.
5: Inspected 127 finished idler hearings Pat. #731. O.K.
i’: Inspected two finished complete tail pulleys, each of these
pulleys have a filling pieces 3/4" thick nailed and glued fast
to two staves to fill up space between staves. O.K,
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The Edison Porte/vnd Cement Oo..
» StIi:AVARTSV,TTjL.Ii}. N. .7 .Apr. 24th, 1901.
■ S. Jfellory, V.P.,
Orange, IT. J.
Herewith find shop inspectors ^ort for April 23rd, 1901.
149:’ Inspected 63 finished idler hearts Pat. #731. 0.K.
150: It 1 „ liend^puy,-^ O.K.
^^^a'll-i/2i' O.IC. ^ head pu]^4 elevatoV^Sts"size‘7-li?l6
broken spidJrf JejeJtJfsMJsrfiS^ltaves! ‘ I cause
33: IS Head House Pc
W four holes in ea.
of trusses.
April 23rd, 1901.
A Yours very truly/ ^ otherwise tight.
The Edison PoRTEi^ysro Cement Co..
TlUniCOKAIMI ANIJ Pa.SSK.VOKH .STATION. XICAV VIj:,I^AClWrN^'. J,
(V, O. ao,.«..i.hh) STii]WARTsv:rDi.iu. N. 24th, 1901.
148
149
150
151
Mr. T7. S. Mallory, V.P.,
Orange, N. J.
Dear Slr:-
Herewith find ehop inspectors
i 'qoi
eport for April 23rd, 1901.
Inspected 63 finished idler bea^4?gs Pat. #731. 0.K.
„ 1 H Pul^ O.K.
= r,u„. h.a<,
Refracted 1 cause
8 '11-1/2
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f s e.. ■ ■
worJc in.nivets fill holeH nr,^ cramped
very truly, ^ otherv/lse tight.
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(P. O. Aijori.;,
In re Inspeotors.' Reports.
• fSTEWARTSVITAAl N. .T.jpr.jsth, 1901 -
nPH !9j!
Mr. W. S. Mallory, V. P. ,
Orange, M. J.
Dear Sir:-
Replying to your letter of the 20th the follov/ing is an
explanation of the articles about which you ask. /
Paragraph #129: laying out plate due to condition o/planer.
130: Ton _ _ . f
5jKttered with
Tail pulley holts have only been '
vv?. P.r^°^ punch.
773. The roller feed hoppers have to ^ planed off
Lo-h. low enough
1=^ ^ ytween the feed roll
c4-ttc Copper Bliall not be more t^n l/s", in mny
-at OvJmkU pad has to be all ^ned off. This due
to the fact that nearly all the hoppers have strained
in pouring making bottom very thick.
I also wish to explain paragraphs #781 & #782 of report
dated April 22nd.
In feeding in to cut oil groove lathe hand cut too
deep. As this shaft is otherwise O.K. I propose to
use it if Mr. Edison approves.
Of no consequence. In rought concrete work the plank
foms are liable to shift slightly from ramming.
C-iTAAT tJL
"Wthr CMS.
Very respectfully yours,
The Edison Eortland Cement Co.,
The Edisoist Porteajstd Cement Co..
StK WAISTS VILLE. N. JtA^.2.
Mr. T7. S, Mallory, V.P.,
f Herewith flni ahop Inspectors'^ rt for April 23rd, 1901.
[ Inspected 63 finished idler bea^a Pat. #731.0.K.
150: n 1 „ ■ ^ead^PuU-^ O.K.
broken solder, JejeSJrrcaSrnS^ltlves? ' Rejected 1 cause
: y^ru77r
’|'/T?avivarl“ f “vS'f m?s' r ■
y\ Yours very truly, ® ^ otherwise tight.
ti ’ ■
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April 26th, 1901,
Mr. E. A. Darling,!*, e. ^
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<« pi. 784, tt.., „„„ „„„
.»..p«» the hei.e h™ been re-jrUlea r.*t T
to-rffl+>i«r. 4 4 Plooes bolted
EMn in order to support tho riu»«r frmos.
erpleln . T "P«l„s
ZZr. — hX=a..ew
Pitt. IT, "'1""° «” •“» »-«-
pl.t. M ,. also too,, to., ,M, ,s oospsot,
Pereeraph IP., «.!. hoarl„«,p.ttorn #051 1,
Yours truly,
The Edison Portland Cement Co..
(P. o. auuhkss) STliWARTSVJXiljlO. N. .T.Wr. 25th, 1901.
orange, N, J.
Herewith find shop inspector' o repor^for April 24th, 1901. ,
5: Inspected head pulley at top of Dryer O.K.
" one pulley .at rod stools house O.K.
i; " one surfaqa ;plate from the Laboratory. Tile & tool
marks visible, no means d^f ’testing plate. '
3: Inspected one dust proof bearing Jat. #851. The joint of this
bearing has been ground in with emery,.'' I.iichine oil v/ill run through
J.n three hours.
7: Inspected 45 finished idler Rileys O.K. B.P.B-138.
3: " one head pulley finr rock stock house delivery O.K.
9: "78 finished idljF bearings. Fat. #731.
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Herewith finct\oj^ide inspector's repofct for April 24th, 1901.
6: Would think it very convenient if the exact vreight of bearings,
feed mi and shaft were found, then to hang fln offset brackets
Pat. #93fi and Pat. #937, when leveling, a weight equal to these,
as I notice after bracket has been leveled and weight of shaft rests
on same it springs brackets out of level from .004" to .006" on 4".
The Edison Portl/Vnd Cement Co..
STRWARTSVlL.T^i^:. N. .1 Apr. 26tli, 1901.
Mr. VI. S. Mallory, V.
Herev/ith find shop inspector's report for Apr .25th, 1901. j
160: Inspected and accepted one head pulley intermediate shaft B.P. [
B-341. This shaft is turned 1/16" belov/ size for 7/8"this v/ill come j
in wool packing chamber l/2" from thrust collar. Groove in end of j, i
shaft for collar that secures gear is turned 3/32" below size./ri^
161: Inspected 12 rough braokots Pat. #936. O.K. !
162: " 11 " » 927. O.K.
163: " 6 rough idler bearings Pat. #731. O.K. i
164: " 1 finished tail pulley. K. i
1®5: " 60 finished idler pulleys, 58 a.K., 2 rejected(oause) i
broken spiders.
166; Inspected one finished main gear for conveyor head nullev.O.K. ■
B.P. B-321. ^ L
167: Inspected 73 finished idler bearings O.K. Pat. 731. I
Herewith find outside Inspector's report for Apr*25tli,1901.
V.1T, through
^ loV rhoro or. four "iotoSou? iZoL? ®
Yours very truly,
^ - ^ ( ii
'UriTi^lki
Ti-ie Edison Portland Geinibnt Co..
i) StKWARTSVTIjL.15. N. .1 Apr. 27th, 1901.
Herewith find shop Inspector's report for Apr. 26th, 1901.
168: Inspected 11 rough main pinions for head pulley. O.IC. B.P.B-321.
169: " 11 " elevator Bucket castings. Pat. #968. O.K.
170: II 9 n 11 n n t. 959, g.K.
171: " and accepted 11 rough main gears for head pulley, -Xha
diameter of huh of these geaSs measures 7-3/8", this IsA" less th^
<^s'l2e speoifled hy B.P. B-321. _ ^ —
173: Inspected 64 finished Idler hearings. O.K. Pat.#731.
174: Inspected 25 finished Idler pulleys. O.K.
175: Inspected one finished tail pulley shaft B.P. B-341. O.K.
Here with fintfC outside inspector's report for (Apr. 26th, 1901.
runway Of housing fpr inclined conveyor 2 gusset
«aoh end. There is also one angle
brace split at rivet at connection with one of thels gussets,
rivet. Housing at bottom of runway has gusset also split at
^ sS
Yours very truly,
ai
r P f 792:
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793:
Herev/itli find outside inspector's report for April 27tb., 1901.
. : ^ot any of the oonneotions of I-hearns on top pf Trestle Approach
and mtenaion are painted.
s loose in V/eighor House at connect ior
r 793: Some holes in channels of runv/ay in head house of Rook Stock
House where idler hearings are bolted must be gouged so as to line
idler bearings.
: ■ - In various places run\my didn't quite line up, so bolts were
A/" talcen out of 7 peak plates of trusses where bottom channels of Head
' House frames against, then runway was shifted in line and holes in
/ 1 olannels were redrilled.
^ Yours very truly,
Y7. S. M.
. Ap91: JTot any <
" ifextenalon
■i r /^792: Two flati
conveyor.
Herewith find outside inspector's report for April 27tli,1901.
Hot any of the connections of I-heoms on top pf Trestle Approach
^tension are painted.
Two flats are loose in Vfeigher House at connection of Inclined
793; Some holes in channels of runv/ay in head house of Rook Stock
House where idler hearings are holted must he gauged so as to line
idler hearings. ,
In various places runv/ay didn't quite line up, so holts were
ftal'en out of 7 peak plates of trusses where hottom channels of Head
House frames against, then runv/ay was shifted in line and holes In
olmnnels v/ere redrllled.
The IBhison" IPoht
Cement Co.
(P. o. Ai,nR,c«„) ST12WAJ2TS VIT_,L,15. N, .T.
In re Inspector's Eepoi-ts.
7 vti.t.ag:i5,jv,^.t.
Kr. V7. S. Mallory, V, p.,
Orange, N. J.
contained in the Inspectors • reports.
J April 19th 774: Has been repaired
^ 776 : " " "
J- — zz:::- ;g:
Very respectfully yours.
The Edisoii^^tland Cement Co.,
The ElDisoisr Porteajstd Cement Co..
) STBWARTSVILT.12. N. .T. , Hay 1st, 1901. %
Mr. V?. S. Mallory, V. P. ,
Oranee,
/ Herev/ith find shop inspector 'sjreport for April 30th, 1901.
/ sear 3" pitch, 84 teeth 8-l/8" face.
6-3/4 tore, 10 face of huh, 14" dia. of hub. Kejn,vay l-l/p" x 25/32'
sear 2" nitoh, 94 teeth, 5" face, 3-ll/l6"
bore, 7-1/32 face of hub, 8-1/8" dia of hub Key v/ay 7/8 x 7/16". *'
ions '■»- flono 2"
89: Inspected 70 finished idler bearincs. O.K. Pat. #731.
not truers^-'^flat'^Savelf s'^^brS^sJideJs?’^' one (cause)
re°^i^33%4..°r* teeth, 3-I/4"
re, 3-33/64' face of hub. Key way 5/8" x 9^2"? ^
Y/. S. M. #2.
Herewith find outside inspector's report for Apr . 30th, 1901 .
furnace for Dryer vary in width from sizeCo" )
to 3/16 over so furnace at grate bars has been made 1-5/8" wider
tnan figures on blue print. ^ . . . wxuer ^
^ pulleys tliat have been lined up on
^ conveyor between Crusher House and Dryerthere are three
p£ld off. bottom of foot
S S-! ALTL. .
\ \ Yoursvery truly,
\ Jy-njULA^ ■'' Pp \ ■ ^ ‘
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The Edison Portland Cement Co
Tr.wsoRAPit AND PAsaisNOKR STATION, NRW V1LT.AGK, N. .T.
^ O. AnDRE.aa) STEWARTSVILiTiE. N. J.
Mr. W. s. Mallory, V. P.,
Dear Sir:-
Herewith find ahop inspector's report for May 2nd, 1901.
198: Inspected 7 drive hubs rough Pat. #1517 O.K. B.P. B-392.
200: I) 2 frames for conveyors 0.::. Pat .#1552.
B-341. finished head pulley intermediate shaftroTK. B^P.
Inspected 9 rough elevator bucket castings, 8 - O.K. Rejected
one cause cracked. Pat. #958.XEac.
202: Inspected 5 rough elevator bucket castings Pat. #959. O.K.
Yours very truly, .
Thei Edison Eortdand Cement Go.,
.VND PASS13NOI3R STATION. NKW VltiTjAGlS, N. J.
p.o.AoDRRsa) StEWARTSVILT^K, N. .1. Hay and, 1901.
Mr. W. s. Mallory, V. p.,
Here\7l't:h find shop Isnpector's report for Hay 1st, 1901,
H: Inspected 10 finished idler pulleys' oTk^
iQfi. *^59. .Hest O.JC. . --^xo.MBjeotea one
197:' V&Tlilft/r buolcets.Pat.#958.Q.K.
the radius of these hoppers are tho°«Lo°ff®rL^°^ house,
Herewith find shop Inspector-s report fo727^1901.
Yours very truly.
The Edison' Porteand Cement Go.,
UCNENAt. OrrtCEl aritAKD IlDIT.niKO, VIIII^OISIAMIIA. 1-A. TEIiEPUONE:
TEt.EaRAl>II AND PaSSISNOER STATION, jSTSW VILLAGE, J,.
(P. o. Address) STEWARTSVIEEE, N. ,T. Hay 17Jrh,1901.
In re Inspector's report.
Hr. V/. S. Mallory, V. P., IS 190!
Orange, N. J.
Dear Sir:-
Replying to your letter of the 16th in regard to reports
^800 and 1^803 •
s #800. This will be attended to.
803. Vfe have already reported on this, see letter dated May 8th.
Very respectfully yours.
The Edison Portland Cement Co., ,
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The Edison] Portlantd Cement Oo..
.ru*!. OrriORi OtMAKD llUII.mNO, I’lMt^nRWHTA, 1*A. TKtjiaPJ IOjn3 J
.>«»« Owwiou I MI>IHON 1.A110RAT0UV, OIIANOM, N. J. 4ai KAS'J.H5N. PA.
n Parsengkr Station, NKW VILiTjAOIC,
(P. o. Addukss) STEWARTSVILiLiB. N. J. I.Iay 6tli,1901.
Mr. W. S. Mallory, V. V., _J
Orange, N. J.
Dear Sir;-
Herewlth find shop inspector's report for May 4th, 1901.
211: Inspected 41 finished idler hearings. O.K. Pat. #721.
212: " 17 » " pulleys. O.K.
213 1 " one rough coupling for shaft driving bottom 36" rolls.'
O.K.
■■B- for (cay 4th, 1
Herev/lth find outside inspector's repor
805: In white washing walls of Rook Stock Hduse Tunnel structural
work has been sprayed considerable.
806 : Pnont and rear door frames are somev/hat marked by riggers pass¬
ing cliains around same while setting up boilers in Boiler House.
Yours very truly.
The Edison Portland Cement Oo..
0 StBWARTSVILIjK. N. J. May 4th, 1901.
»i,\l --G dOi
Mallory, V. P.,
Herewith find shop inspector's report for M^y 3rd, 1901.
203: Inspected 20 finished feed rolls for rod stock house O.K.
®*P. C-144. One roll has keyi,vay cut out of place l/4" .
' pliospliorewo bronze rough bushings. O.K. E.P.
09A • Ps.'t • ^loj.6 •
205: Inspected 8 rough sleeves, 7 O.K., rejected l(cause) will n(
tru6 up*
205: Inspected 8 rough sleeves, 7 O.K., rejected l(cause) will not
tru6 up*
206: Inspected 45 finished idler bearings. O.K. Pat. #731.
^°''flat finished idler pulleys, 29 O.K. Rejected two cause
ist- s?”
r Herewith find outside Inspector's report for(l^y 3rd, 1901.
■ °”#1, ibTIS"’ aeparetora A - B - c. for enilii..
.lop run. out .t p.li.y
/n/s. -v. .ettpod Bt..
1. rowlrod o„ oo., of tho/
-> t.. 0^ Lv.of. C V //..,4yours very truly,
£cH;5r:
The Edison Portland Cement Co..
p. o. Address) STBWARTSAaL,I.E. N. J. Kay 4th, 1901.
idOl
. S. Itallory, V. P. ,
Orange, N. J. f
Herewith find shop inspector's report for M^y 3rd, 1901.
203: Inspected 20 finished feed rolls for rod stock house O.K.
®'P. C-144. One roll has kejnffay cut out of place l/4" .
Inspected .:14- phosphorews bronze rough bushings. O.K. E.P.
392 • Pat* ^1516*
205: Inspected 8 rough sleeves, 7 O.K., rejected Kcause) mill not
oru6 up*
206: Inspected 45 finished idler bearings. O.K. Pat. #731.
^°'^flat idler pulleys, 29 O.K. Rejected two cause
209 • p!!® phosphorous bronze bushing O.K. Pat. 1516
cuy. Inspected one finished sleeve O.K. Pat. #1515. uu.ioxo
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f Herewith find outside Inspector's report for(my 3^,1901.
' ” •“ ttree ..p.r.tor. A - B . o. lor
“La. .iop ran, oat at .«u pall.,
“j/8. >»''o ..tti.a rro„ ■
- Koavtois. uuuoe on v/est side
' 1" to 1-1/2"
with 1-it wel^t. ^ leveled. Have tested all of these
I. roiulroa oa .o„. of the
i-i-t. very truly,
The Edison I^ortland Cement Co.,
In
Mr.
(P. O. Address) STE WARTS VIBIjB, N. .1.
re Inspeotor'e j^eports.
W. S. Mallory, V. P.,
, May 8th, 1901.
orange, N. J.
Dear Bir:-
neplylng to your letter of tJ;e 7th in regard to item
#804 Inspector's Report of May 3rd beg to state that this is the
best w to correct these, that is by filing and chipping, these
holes were punched by Phoenix before the building was erected and
the hcles do not alv/ays come exactly in line.
Regarding item #803. These colimms have evidently-
settled after being erected as they were leveled frcm the top plates
in erecting. Phoenix is lining up.
Very respectfully yours,
The Edison P^and Cement Co.,
Columns on front side beginning at right end are respective¬
ly O.K., O.K., 5/8" low, 3/8" low and l/s" low.
Columns on the rear beginning at right end are respective¬
ly 7/8" low, 7/8" low, 5/8" low, l/2" low and l/s" low.
The Edison Portland Cement Oo..
STBWAKTSVIIiT^K. N. .1. , May 7th, 1901.
Mr. W. S. Mallory, V. P.,
Herev/ith find ahop inapectoj
1 report for tMay 6th, 1901.
214: Inspected 5 rough drive hubs O.K. Pat. #1517.
216: " 3 rough sleeves O'.K. Pat. #1515
216: " 20 finished feed rolls, 19 O.K. , one faced 1/8" short
but can be used.
217: Inspected 5 finished roller feed hoppers for rock stock house
coupling for shaft driving 36" rolls in
•• 807: Columns of Engine House #1 marked C.B. has /hree brackets
riveted on wrong side up. ,
808 Elat cable of Skip Dump has end assembled to thimble and wedge.
As many strands of end as could be turned back were well caulked and
leaded, then caulked again, then as many of the remaining strands
as could be got in v/ere caulked, then again leaded and well caulked.
809: Top of con
thoroughly befo
:rete piers of Engine House #1 are not ’being clei
-e setting coliumis. v-rUrC-
81°' / House of Clinker Stock House is out of line from 1" to
str i ht corrugated iron on roof of same before being
a,
CL-.-,..,
Yours very truly,
/2
The Edison Portland Cement Co..
Tnr.EonAi.ir and Pahsenokr Station, NEW VIELAGE, N. .T.
(P. O. AoDRis-sa) StBWAKTSVILTiE. N. .1., May 7th, 1901.
Xn re Inspection.
Mr. V/. S. I&llory,
Dear Sir:-
V. P.,
Orange, N. J.
You v/ill notice on the Inspector's Report of the 6th inst.
item #807, that column C.B. of Engine House #1 has three brackets
riveted on upside down.
As the Dauphin Company's drawing shows these brackets
very clearly in their proper position I present this as another
Instance of faulty inspection on the part of the Pittsburg Testing
Laboratory.
The Phoenix Iron Company's foreman reports that it will
take about one day to change these brackets and that means another
days delay in the completion of this building, v*lch could have been
saved^y proper vigilance on the part of the inspector.
The Edison Portland Cement Oo..
OrrtBMi OIHAim »Uir.TlINa, I*nit.ADKl.PHIA, 1*A. TKIjMPIION
kX.lH OrriRRi UniHON LAHOUATOllY, OllANHH. .1. 4ai ISASTON,
TELEGHAPir AND PaHHENOER STATION. NKAV VII.TjAQ3S, J
,v:n'/-9 1901
Mr. VI. S. Mallory, V. P.,
Orange, N. J.
Dear Sir:-
Herewith find shop inspector's report for Hay 7th, 1901.
220: Inspected 6 finished roller feed hoppers O.K. Pat. #821.
221: " 17 rough feed rolls for rock stock house. Hejected 1
cause broken arm.
222; The following gears mentioned in report of May 1st, 1901 are
0. K. #184'- main gear for elevator B. P. B-327, #185 - Intermedi¬
ate gear for elevator B.P. B-337, #187 - B.P. B-412, #188 - B.P. B-412
The reason these gears were not O.K. when reported was because
drawings could not be found.
Herewith find outside inspector*
811: Babbitt is worn out of one rocker arm of stone crusher.
report for May 7th, 1901.
Ti-ie Edison Portland Cement Co..
Passknof.r Station, NEAV AT^EEAGE, N. J.
P. O. Aborkss) STEWARTSVIIiT^K, N. j. , lJ!ay 9th, 1901.
Mr. W. S. Mallory, V. P., .'.'IQ!
Orange, N. J.
Dear Sir:- '
Herewith find inspector 's report for th^ machine shop dited
May 8th.
223: Inspected one rough collar O.K. Pat. #1601.
224! " « " H <1 It ti 1600.
225: :: . “99.
4 4. JI, P,ull,ey frames O.IC. Pat. 1553.B..P.B-416.
^27^^^^ Shafts in report #179 4/29/01 are from .004 to .014 helow
/ p88:->fe: Inspected one rjough bracket O.K. Pat. #1562 l/s" more metal
>VZjZ.^Atedjt^bj-acke^ wHere plane.d,fCT, Pillow hlock^
Herewith find outside ihspec
3 report for May 8th, 1901.
T^earings at cormecticn of valve rods are worn
guides are also worn.
Both wrist need taking up in Hoisting Engine #1.
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Yours very truly.
The Edison Portland Cement Co..
jess) STEWARTSVILIjIS. N. J.
1 :90i-
lir. W. S. Jmllory, V. P.,
Herewith find shop inspector's report for May 9th, 1901.
^^^0 K Pat^^#8ll finished roller feed hopper for Rook Stock House
251: Inspected one finished 24" conveyor tail pulley O.K.
^®^Bore ^ locomotive. Mia 3(^.A
isore 4.261 and 4.263. These wheels will have to he rehored.
Herewith ilnd outside Inspector's report (for May 9th, 1901.
interfere with^holts in cable drum on Skip
A ' ' /'
^ Crusher House is not set
are shWd®uf wlS “r of Bl:aft for shifting trolley
5/. ^ ve^-y truly, ^ wt^ai
. . . . . a;
The Edison Portland Cement Co.. I
®8) StEWARTSVILLE. N. J.May 13th, 1901.
Mr. W. S. Mallory, V. P.,
Orange, N. J.
Pear Sir:- '
Herewith find shop inspector's report for May 11th, 1901.
S8: Inspected 306 covers for conveyor guide pulleys O.K. Pat. 777.
’pat #821 0 Y finished feed roll hopper for Hook Stock House
10: Inspected 215 hubs for guide pulleys O.IC. Pat. #887.
■ " one finished conveyor tall pulley. O.K.
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Herewith find outside ln.spector'sVyeport for Vtay 11th, 1901.
.5: EcffffSS Engine House Roof of Machine shop leaks.
+ conveyor between Rock Stock House and Weigher House
there are two flats loose on right side of first section of Housing.
< Tn section one side flat (right) and one bottom is loose.
:en Rock Crusher House ^d Dryer: ^ xncxinea conveyor ^
2ra?etorLS.°‘ I the following defects. ]'
11 are not square with line. .jJi,
4 will not run with 1-lb weights. C <;? ^
-XS.have tight links in chain. > C
2 have back lash between shoulders. ^ ^ T
2 do not lino up.
^4 have Chains reversed, one of these have both chains reversed. J- |5l
' Yours very truly,
\^^ jU oJc LU
l/Uu. / \AA..O^ in/ ^VW^Y
The Edison Portland Cement Co..
isss) STEWARTSVILIjE. N. ,I, May 14th, 1901.
Mr. W. S. 3/Iallory, V. P.,
Herev/ith find ohtp inspector's report for May 13th, 1901.
242: Inspected tv/o rough drive hubs for guide pulleys O.K. Pat. #887.
|43! " 35 " feed rolls for Rook Stock Hse. O.K.
p44: " 5 steel out pinions 1-1/8" pitch 12 teeth 3" face
\ l"Bore. No drawings.
■2'45: Inspected one finished head pulley for conveyor O.K.
246: " two finished tail pulleys for conveyor. O.K.
247: " one finished pulley frame. O.K. Pat .#1553.
248: " " " clinker crusher roll shaft. O.K. The
|._,^ur gear end of this sha.ft where set collar fits has been turned dovm
— f 1/4" below size in order to get on gear. B.P. calls for 6", bore of
Lgear 5-3/4". B.P. 17-72-B.
^ SB&rs l-l/s" pitch 60 teeth 3" face
2^814"bore, one gear 2-5/16" bore.
^ave blw holes between teeth over arms size
^o^blow holes 1-1/8" long, s/s" wide, 3/4" deep. No drawings.
Yours very truly, t5l Q A ^
OACl
The Edison PoRTiiAOT) Cement Oo..
.Rissa) StEWARTSVIL.L,I2. N. .1. , May 15tli 1901.
Mr. V/'. S. Mallory, V. P.,
Herewith find shop Inspector
report for liay 14th, 1901.
3: Inspected 34 rough castings for elevator huckets.O.K. Pat. #968.
” F&t* 959 29
o.ic. Rejected one cause l-l/s" broken off of point. * ’
Inspected one finished head pulley main shaft. O.K. B.P. B-341. •
" tail " frame O.K. Pat .#1553 B.P. 'J ^
^B P b”341°*^*^ finished tail puiley shaft for 36" pulley. O.K. i
s’’ }"
grinding foundation plates. Have been planed ^
3%" b«ifw of true about 1/16". One plate has been^pl^^ned ^
it fS. Msm 1
Herewith find outside Inspectoi
ire to be accepted.
i report for^May 14th 1901.
'out. stone crusher has babbitt burned ^
Rook arm bearing is worn considerable-
0»«wr
following defedts. ^ accepted 21, the rest have the
3 are not level
V 1 "'ill not run with 1-lb weight n i
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The Edison Portland Cement Co..
SES9) STEWARTSVILLiK. N. J. , May 15th 1901,
Mr. W. S. Mallory, V. P.,
Orange, M. J.
Dear Slr;-
Herewith find shop Inspector's
,1. ^
s*i 16 SOI
report for May 14th, 1901.
" f-- oE?' Inspected 34 rough castings for elevator buckets. O.K. Pat. #958.
• Jb' tfOi: 34 ” ” « Pat* 959 29
'' 0=0°*^^’ ?eJ®o*ed one cause l-l/s" broken off of point. ’
■ -' Inspected one finished head pulley main shaft. O.K. B.P. B-341. •
^ ^°B-416. " " fname O.IC. Pat .#1553 B.P. 'J <
!"• ^^^B.P. B-341°^®’^ ^all puiley shaft for 36" pulley. O.K. i
I grinding foundation plates. Have been planed
3%" below Of true about 1/16". One plate has been planed ^
1/1" to «>■» 5
; /isal Inapoot.d bJj rough .tandard led platea. Pat. #928. Thaaa
‘ '■'/I «““»■>«» It fill la'SeaSrt. h
•side Inspector's report for May 14th 1901,
. °""out. stone crusher has babbitt burned M
Rook arm bearing is worn considerable.
°'°Ut In^IaolLd coavapor
V between Crusher House and Dryer and ?"°IIned Conveyor
follovdng defeats. ^ accepted 21, the rest have the
il; ■ X" 3 are not level ■
A - V weight .1 v
-fa ^y^k-c-^i
'// »• A,
^ 3 are not level
h.v- ■- V with 1-lb weight
^ - \n back lash betv/een shoulders
’’'/'-y' _ '^are not in line.
' y _....^^°'^*'n 'vory truly, - ^
.A
The Edison Portland Cement Co..
In re Sessions Castings.
STEWARTSVIEEE. N. .1. , May 17th, 1901.
Mr. V/. S. Mallory, V. P. ,
Orange, N. J.
Replying to yours of the 16th I have been over the cast¬
ings covered by our inspector's report #255 - #256 of the 16th and
find defects substantially as stated.
There are six: foundation plates Pat. #1580 that have
been very Imperfectly planed. They^re not only roi^^but are
from l/l6" to 3/8" out of true. /
Besides these there ar/ six bed plates Pat. #928 -which
are 3/l6" under size in width aL it will be necessary to replane
tops 1/8" to remove low sijots /caused by faulty setting of cores. ”
I cannot accept jthyse 12 plates as they are.
If Sessions Co. onedits us v.dth cost of ulaninn- tbo,.
be rejAaned and r/e can
be according to drawing
'0. jon'edits us v.dth cost of planing they can
U8e| them although they are not as they should
Very respectfully yours,
Coooyl-Vwcj, C|XT 0^
%
The Edison^orll.-ind Cement Co.,
.
The Bhi^on BortliAnd Od^ment Oq.,
n Parsenoer Station. NKAV VHl.t,AG3S, N. J.
(P.O.A«n„,.s«) StEWARTSVIT^LE. N. j. , May 16ti. 19a
Kr. VI. S. Mallory, V. P.,
Orange, N. J
Dear Sir:-
J
}' Herewith find Machine shop ins^otor's report for May 15th
i: r^^'LcurlTrllilt t°o®/S*/«f'= handed hraolcet #1582. Holes that
o'Sji;? jsr iMr 5!.,,. j
!; Ijgs izti -“j- m- |i3e.
Inspected 28 rJig^halveo Bit'll oil #1512',
262:
263:
264:
265:
267:
Herewith find outside Inspector
®^^on ®neSf House °#lf^P2^®
-Jiu&L
I report- for Kay 15th, 1901.
is about 5/a" too short !
ieepe^S'^hSrstJLerhoS of Stone Crushlr
. A
824:
On Boiler House the
■'" / c, - /♦tw^ ^ rt^y-^A
^ei-y truly,
^ oUxlw;-,, -
roicon
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0.
Ti-ie Edison Portland 'Cement Co..
V S J
(P. O. Address) StKWARTSVILI.B. N. J. , Kay 17th,
V/. S. Itallory, V. P.,
Herewith find shop inspector's report for Jiay 16th, 1901.
268: Inspected three right handed feed roll chutes for Bock Stock
House. B.P. B-387. Chutes are v.-arped 3/8" too v/icie where feed roll
^69: Inspected one finished tail pulley shaft. One bearing is .004"
and has been turned .01" below size where^haft comes
in contact with wool on acooimt of shaft being rough.
270: Inspected four brackets for rook stock stock house. O.K. Pat.={«937,
Tr,=r, ^ friction pulley for Giant Rolls. O.K. '
^^^B.P. B-34l°*®^ finished head pulley main shaft for 24" belt O.K.
274- pulley shaft for 36" Belt. O.K. B-341.
274. Inspected 9 brackets for rock stock house O.K. Pat. #936.
Here\7ith find outside inspect o
Idy 16th, 1901.
therefore T woni cxangs on oil chain and end of shaft, ji
srprj pSLiis “■"* “i
n. <.4— f necessary to put washers under bolt
to l^vel thLi^^° bearings have to be shimmed up 1/4" in order ' ■
/^places!: I-urnace for Bryer is not set regular in several
Ti-ie Edison Portland Oemrnt Oo..
n Parsknoisr Station, NEW VIEEAGE, N. J.
I5S.S) StkwartsviIjIjIi;, N. J.
Kr. V. S. Mallory, V. P.,
Herev/ith please find shop inspector's report for ?iay 17tli,
I 275: Inspected six foundation plates Pat. ^579. plates are
rough and are not true^/One plate has a hlov? hole 8"
I-S/S" deep and 1" wide. ^
. ^"speo^ed one finished fraction pulley for giant rolls .O.K.
/ 277: Inspected 46 finished 29-1/2" idler pulleys, 45 O.K., one re-
/ jected(cause)staves wan)ed./.B.P. B-383.
/ 278. Inspected six finished roller feed hoppers for rock stock house-
I Pat. #821. OM ,
j '7 Yours very truly, 4l4 i rAAA -
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Tub Edison Portland Cement Co..
(P. o. addrisss) Stewartsvilms. N. .T. Ma:
Kr. T/. S. Mallory, V. P.,
Eerev/ith please find shop Inspector's report for May 17th,
^„1901.
275: Inspected six foundation plates Pat. ^579. llhaRA plates are
j planed very rough and are not true/One plate has a blow hole 8"
_ long, l-s/s" deep and 1" v/ide.
( 276j Inspected one finished friction pulley for giant rolls .O.IC.
277: Inspected 46 finished 29-1/2" idler pulleys, 45 O.K. , one re-
jected(cause)staves warped./B.P. B-383.
278. Inspected six finished roller feed hoppers for rock stock house.
Pat. #821. 0^,
'j Yours very truly, 4}/l . A. .
Ti-ie Edison Portland Cement Co..
(P. o. AoDRi.:as) SteW^VRTSVIEEE. N. .T.June 3rd, 1901.
In re Inspectors Reports. , ,
JUi'( \J) ,Jj!
Mr. 7/. S. Mallory, V. P.,
Orange, N. J.
Replying to your letter of the 29th ult. in regard to
the following Items of the Inspectors Reports.
^ 816: This has been attended to.
^ 816: TTere not finished when inspected. O.K, now.
819: See notes made ggainst this item on report .
^ 820: "hr „ H n „ R
« 275: Planing at Sessions's expense.
•' 285: Will have to reject some and replace.
^ 827: This will he attended to.
^ 828: These have been lined as well as possible.
J 829, 830, 831, 832 & 835. ' See notes made against these itemi
on report of same date.
Very respectfully yours,
The EdisoQ^rtland Cemeh# Co., .
The Edison Portdand Cement Co..
> STI2WAR^J\SVlT.ifiR ]
3l?allory, V. P.,
Orange, N. J,
Herewith find shop inspector's report for May 18th, 1901.
279; Inspected 5 rough elevator head wheels O.K. Pat. #876. B.P.
B-335.
280: Inspected 23 finished 29-1/2" idler pulleys O.K.
281: Inspected 10 rough feed rolls for rock stock house O.K.
282: Inspected two finished roller feed hoppers O.K. Pat. #821.
283: Inspected four rough feed rolls for small rock stock house O.K.
Pat. #1563. B.P. B-412. ‘ ^
284: Inspected one finished head pulley main shaft O.K. B.P. B-341.
Yours very truly, ^ ^ _
The Edison Eorteand Cement Co..
«R.ss) STRAVARTSVJL,i:,li:. N. J. May 27t}i,i901.
Herewith find 4hop inspector’s report for May 26th, 1901.
318: Inspected 6 finished 38" idler pulleys. O.K.
II in hough packing rings. O.K. Pat. #1503.
ill • il . : : : “?!■
Ill: " 12 finished 29-1/2" idler pulleys O.K. '
3-343. finished head pulley shaft for elevator. O.K. B.P.
324: Inspected t^ee finished feed roll hoppers O.K. Pat. #821.
Ill': H (.ear cases O.K. Pat. #98^
^^'^'#775 ' hough sleeves for 24" belt guide pulleys.^ofn^ Pat.
Herewith find outside inspector's report for May 25th,190:C' ' '
“msS' Moot. I find to 001^. tor Tr..tl. Approach
0-7n Vioto 1 + ^ A..
taCL
(F «v~c^'/v<. i.
a :
=.Utod hy tolvtoe-rtoctc
'^urs very truly,
The Edison Portland Cement Co..
ON. N15W VIT.I.AGK. X. .T.
(P. O. Aoor,«,s) StJ3WARTSVIT^T.K. N. .1. 25tli,1901.
if
Mr. W. S. Mallori', V. P.
tM'i 2? !90i
307:
308:
309:
310;
311:
312:
#1560.
313:
314:
Herewith find shop inspector'.^ r.-'port for Kay 24th, 1901.
Inspected 15 plugs for gear cases Pat. #983. O.K.
14 rough packingijrings O.K. Pat. #1518.
„ 5 " plugs for gear cases O.K. Pat. #1533.
23 '' packing rings for gear cases O.K. Pat. #714.
5 halves of set collars 0. Pat. #712.
2 chutes O.K. Pat. #989.
1 rough hopper for small rock stock house O.K. Pat.
2 " packing rings for gear cases. O.K. Pat. #1503.'
1 packing ring. O.K. Pat. #1504.
6 ' halves of set collars O.K. Pat. #102.
halves of set collars. O.K. Pat. #112.
10 halves of set collars. O.K. Pat. #105.
Ws very truly, -
I
Tpik Edison
VlT^l^AOK. N. jT. ' -,„
^g;OT^'LRyB^aM:.J2^ N. .T.IIay 23rd, 1901
Jialtory, V. P.,
^ e^ .-S-^Ccc
/ pu^
H9re\7ith f ind shop inspector 'i
^.rr
s c^l Ti, U^U ^-x-C —
•eport for Jvtay 22nd, 1901.
293: Inspeo^ted 20 finished 38" idler pulDeys O.K.
294: Inspected^ 43 rough sleeves for 24" belt guide pulleys. O.K. Pat.
#775. ; /
295: Inspe'o^ted 33 rough plugs for gear ca:
296: _ InBpiet_ed_3 oil-casings for 24" belt
295: Inspeo^ted 33 rough plugs for gear cases O.K. Pat. #/f502.
296j _ InsMetedSpiL-oasings for 24" belt guide pulley all of these
■ 1/8'' holg in them 'shere nail was in to hold core. O.K.
^ upper halves of gear cases O.K. Pat. #703. '
xT/i injected tv/o finished head pulley main shafts, one shaft is
\y turned up 1/8" too far on gear end of siiaft and is l/l6" short on
V^pposit^fe end. O.K. B.P. B-341.
i^o finished tall pulley shafts for 36" conveyor
Delt OrfK# .o.P* B-341*
^ reported 5/21/OI as 5/4" to large in diameter is
3/8" too large in diameter.
.j^-'^Ol: Bibs are taper on some of the
astlngs for elevator buckets,
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Yours vei-y truly.
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Tub Edison Portland Cement Co..
<p. O. STKWARTSVU.r.15. N. J. ,May 22nr,1901
^4 iqqi
Mr. W. S. Jiallory, V. p. , ^
^ Orange, W. J.
Dear Sir:- ’
Eerevdth find shop inspector's report for Kay 21st, 1901.
=5 O.K.
290: Inspected 6 rough castings. O.K. Pat. #775.
B.P. E-398° ^ i^ough lloor stands for gear cases. O.K. Pat. #1531.
Herewith find outside inspector's report for l^ay 21st, 1901.
•s or scrapera and
marred. -irames oi Rock Stock House Furnace House are
door ?SJs\?5fp“t^c%°LTX^r^
Yoiu-s very truly.
(StA
rii]3 Edison Porpclaj^d Oj^ient Co..
y
(I*, o. A„,.„..:ssi STJ^AVARa\SVjr.T.K N. .T.,May28th,19Q^.'
It
*■ Mr5 W. S. Hallory, V. P., fi’i jCp!
Orange, N. J. ‘JUh' 8 1901 ^ I
Lear Sir:-
Herewith find shop inspector's report for May 27th,1901.<^ ^
328: Inspected 98 finished keys for couplings. O.ic.
^"sP®°*ed 49 finished couplings .006 variation In hore. Holoswl^
A/"' drilled out of true with hore .01" to .02". Ho^of ^
square. Are these to he accepted? v^:A
./ 330: Inspected 6 reugh plates for chutes. JS' O.K. RejectTd one cause'^
^ warped. Pat. #1513.
~~~~^ ^
Herewith find outside inspector's report for Maj^7th,l901.
836: T^rouid think it necessary to paint end of mplo lags for large '
pulleys to prevent them from cracking. 0}/':, ■/ ^
837: liachine shop engine is pounding. '
Yours very truly,
Kdisojst Portj^anij Oo..
> S^PI':A\'A Ra\SV 11^1:^10. X. .1. J.Iay "S9*t^’,'“lsoi
■
Dear s;Lr-: -
/[. Herewith find sjhoi: inspector’s report for Hay 28th, 1901.
A >^31: _ / inspected 20 cold rolled 1-15/16 shafts for 36" conveyor
- - T idler pulleys. All of these shafts are X'rom 1/I6" to 1/8"
rrz - -,\snort. Are these to he accepted? B. P. B-381.
. /332: Inspected 3 finis}ied rifj;ht hand chutes. These chutes are
U - vmrped on one side so that there is 1/16" space between the top
^ ^^plate 7^1513 and chute. Will this he O.K.? ^
ii33,: Inspected one rough valve honnet O.K.
1-15/16 shaft for 26" idler pulleys
All of these shafts are from 1, 16 to 1/S" short. Are these to he
^-'accepted? B. P. B-493.
one rough caseing for 24" belt guide pulley tv/o
holes in caseing v/ere nails v/ere in to secure core O.K. PAtt* 776
036 Inspected 3 rough blocks for inclined conveyor 0. IC. Patt .,fl655
337 Inspected 3 r-ugh blocks for inclined conveyor. 0. K. Patt. #1554
^ - _
h7;q cmh outside inspector's reporl(yror j/ay 28th, 1901.
aoouL o' « v'\r i -c. ci.'-W' .'*■ ^ c
Center roof Purlines of Mixer Tov/er have been set back 12-3/8"‘’■®''■»’-^^ ;
cgick^.
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' W exn<47L„^ rwicxU ,tfer
.'Oxxndp in Iku.1. Jins/ ter ,J_ (A
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Thk Edison Portland Cement Qq
a-Knui.llONfeiK
•*:ii Ji^s'i-oN,
Ai’ii AN’n PAssKNniaH Station. ?C]5W VIT.Ij.tVO:iS. J
(P. o. AOOIOOS.S) STJ5AyA.RTSV.TI.Lli. N. .Tifay 31, .it,
Kr. S. Mallory, V.
near sir:-
338: Inspect orvg^Jugh 29th, 1901.
one, cause cracked. Patt. 987, snide pulleys, 78 O.K. Rejected
34?; JnSeSed sf rLrH^ iT®"* O-K- Patt. 725.
341: InsJecLd ?ne fSshed 714.
342: Inspected 4^ rough Sicckrecr for elevator. O.K. Patt. 876.
343: Inspected 41 roulh blocks fo^ pulleys O.K. Patt. 1554.
344: , Inspected 4 rough caseSL fL®ol^\^“J^«y?0'K- Patt. 1555.
tv, 0 nail hole in efch S®Patt 7?6.
Ti-ik Edison Portland Cement Oo..
HSTONUKR SUA’I'ION. NICW VIT^r^ACHO. jS^ .T.
StKWARTSVIXiTjK, N. J. June lat , 1901.
juN !90l
I.Tr. W. S. Mallory, V. P. ,
Orange, N. J.
Dear sir:-
Herewith find shop inspector's report for May 31st, 1901.
Inspected one finished tail pulley for 24" conveyor 0. K.
>j48: Inspected one rough right hand chute 0. K. pPatt. 989.
349; Inspected one rough upper half of gear case 0. IC. Patt. 725.
oou. Inspected one finished head, pulley for 36" conveyor. One
grove for oil chain is turned sAd" helow size. 0. K.
351: Inspected 50 finished 29-1/^" idler culleys 0. K.
841- Inspector's /Tport for May 31st, 1901.
^ “Onld think it necessary to clean off concrete hed thoroughiv
AO. ^"Sine #1 in Cement. . ..
-^^ont 9.45 A. Jvi.jraill wright helper Samuel Harley (#2^J, .
^ort pieces of wood left a piece lay on saw
pulling hack table saw struck this piece
Si it striking man on right cheek cutting and bruising
Kosltal! broken near joinfi. Was taken to Easton
Yours very truly,
The Edison Portdand Cement Qo>
NKAV Vn.LAG]0. X. J.
> STI2WA3JTSVIT.LJD. N. Jjune 3rd, 1901.
Ifr* V. s. Mallory, V. p, , ^ '901
Orange, M. j.
Dear slr:-
3: 0? Pauf
4; Inspectld 24''?oSli^JloLf 0? K.'^Patf ^156^^®®
si frSS\Se?haJ;eB*of^''- '
ll Inspected 1 rough upLr half of Lf®^^ ^03.
3; Inspected 30 flHishfd sg-l/f" fdfer t,,®??®® °A \ '^25.
»• Inspected one finished
/l/8«''??®?^®^ sleevef Paf?r57l®''TifL°;i^*
/ 1/8' to long over all more ma+nl^„+f', "“®®Q sleeves are
' to fit cashing. * metal wanted where they are faced off
_Aua_L^
The Edison Portland Obmeni. Co..
• SlWARTOVIUJi. N. .T.Jme 4th. 1901.
Mr- S. Mallory, V. P.,
Dear sir:-
362' s/el" ffioi ^ J® pulleys. On4 of
=“• ^ 0. K.
lugs for bolts are 7/8" to Stock House
up radlous. Pattf 821. center and not enough metal to
(.3661 lai.r p»U.„. 0. K.
^ below size In thickness ^ from l/64" to 7/fiA«
casting but from 1%" to^l)|" of®?he°suScef whSle ^
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aS{,Wj c. CvT4,^-vU:£,
The Edison Portland Oemisnt Co..
(1*. o. a»uh..:ss) STJ2AVARTSVTr.L]i:. N. Jfeae 6th, 1901
Mr. W. S. Mallory, V. P. ,
Orange, N. J.
JON 71901
Dear sir;-
^ in,ps??K“ J'i:* ="'■
Bethlehem Steel Works. Two hearlnca o? at the
-Sijglne shaft are .004" & °ool" hefL section of #l
of about l/s". The engine hey-ways have
section. Have notified them of®thL
being put on proper shaft fThei^e^AH?o?^®o^*^ coupling is
Mas no fillets iS twr^Ueffo? ^^Sine
Blue Print A-420. proves lor set ooller shaft is 0. K. otherwise
A
- -^1111. J^DisoN Portland Obmisnt Co..
i.rMA!,K. o^f,, « , ijniMON* iHiitATnitv, onAxois. X. j. ' ^ -I'MLKIMIONK J
1 ..M0<;ka,.i, an., Pashknok,, S.,.A.r,„.v. NICW VH.I.ACUC. N. j.
"■ S'i''='''AHT.svrrA.,.,. N.
Mr. W. S. Mallory, V. p., 10
Orange, n. J.
Dear sir:-
3: SrSe^Sies foJ°tle ?"?P°®°^or'a Report for iQe 4th 1901
Yours truly,
^AW^U. '
The Edison Portland Cement Oo..
) StKM'-ARTSVILT^IS. N. J. June Sth, 1901? VJ)'
Mr. ¥. S. Mallory, V. P. ,
Dear sir:-
Here^Titli find Shop Inspector's Report for June 7th, 1901.
^’4. rough deflecting plates. These plates will not go
topdther l^s are 3/8 to low. Plates are same as Blue print A-260
Only 10 of these plates are chilled deep enough.
7: Peed roll hopper small Rock Stock House is castedstiralght
across at radius. Should he straight across 3-l/2" helow radiusV^'^
finished head pulley intermediate shafts O.K.
Blue Print b-341#
?! 92 rough shells for 24" guide pulleys 90 O.K. Rejected 2 (cause)
cracked and blow hole. Patt. 987.
): Inspected 15 finshed 38" idler pulleys O.K.
L: Inspected 20 rough packing rings O.K. Patt. 714.
^7- 1
iJL Ck/|- SAii..r-c.yvi-/5nn.(£( _
The Edison Portland Cement Co.
R..:ss) Ste WARTS VILLE. N. .1. June lOth, 1901.
11 !90!
Mr. W. S. Mallory, V. P. ,
Orange,, IT. j.
Dear sir:-
T», ^sfev/lth find Shop Inspector' e Report for June 8th, 1901.
Inspected 7 rough floor stands O.K. Patt. 1531.
Inspected one rough floor stand 0/fc. Patt. 1632
Inspected one finished drive pulley for 3rd, 36" rolls.
The Edison Portland Cement Co..
(P. o. AnnnicsB) STEWARTSVILLiK. N. J. June 11th, 1901.
Kr. W. S. Mallory, V. P.,
Dear sir;-
Herewlth find Shop Inspector's Report for June 10th, 1901.
3: Inspected 39 rough sleeves for 24" guide pulleys O.K. Patt. 776
3: Inspected tv/o rough hottom halves of gear case® O.K. Patt. 702.
These gear cases have a 3/8" hole in recess for pinion shaft used
for to hold core.
7! Rejected one rough roller feed hopper cause lugs to near
centre Patt. 821.
3: Inspected 25 finished 38" idler pulleys 23 O.K. Rejected two
tcause) 3/16" space between staves.
3: Inspected 7 rough upper halves of gear cases Patt. 703. One
of these cases has a l/2" hole in it and a crack 1-1/2" long
is this to he accepted?
The Edison Portland Cement Co.
«R) St]2wartsvii.t^is, N. ,T. Jtu
Mr. W. S. }&llory, V. P. ,
Dear sir:-
390> Shop Inspector's Report for June 11th, 1901.
^Q?’ Inspected one finished head pulley lor 36" conveyor O.K.
39^' o°n'^eyo»' ^ail pulley O.IC.
(Illf Inspected 18 finished 58" idler pulleysil*K.
394: Inspected one finished 2-7/l6" shaft 15'-10"long/ O.K.
-- inspected 3 ^nlslied head pulleys for 24” conveyore One ofvthA«A
pulleys is faced ^fss" out of oLter have acoopteHMs!
845* f outside Inspector's Report for June 11th, 1901.
nv«,* ComprsBOr of Engine #1 had to have wall Shipped
olerance.
'lower. ^^ol^-are no^rlveted on ^l^er^
tearing^Pata* #730‘ and 731 he^^sedthlt have '
pSle?se“°6n™ ^®^* ^''®“®
enssets of 2 diagonals on sides at end of Trestle Annroach
Housing, frame on outside of ohann^ld uprights, which makes
^ Yours very truly, _ _
The Edison Eortland Cement Oo
O PAfiSKNoTaR Station. NKW VII.T.AQK,
(P.o.AonR...R, StEWARTSVILMS. N. J. June 13th. 1901.
Mr. T7. s. Mallory, V. P. ,
Dear sir:-
One pipe out of •
ions oT.%lli intemediate shaft 6- 3-7/8-
^°°’lone OJcfliue P?Lt^B-lJlf intermediate shaft 7‘ 3-7/8"
nspeoted one finished shaft for feed rolls O.K. Blue Print B-412.
The Edison Porteand Cement Co..
Thi.horat-ii ANn PAHsuNOTiiR STATION. NKW VIT_.t,AaK, N. .T.
(P. o. Annnuss) StEWARTSVIIjIjK. N. J. June 15tli, 1901.
JUl^ ±7 ;90i
Mr. W. S. Itollory, V. P.,
Orange, N. J.
Dear alr:-
Herev/ith find Shop In.'jpector' .s Report fof Juno 13th, 1901
400: Inspected 14 finished dust proof hearinge at the
Lahoratory. O.K. Patt. # 'f c/lChd
Thk Edison Portland Cement Oo..
a’Rr,EonAPir and PASsiaNDKR Station. NEW \aEEAGE, N. .T.
(p.O.Addrdss, STBWAKTSVII.T.E. N. .T. 14th, 1901.
^ JUfJ 15 Qp
Mr. W. s. Mallory, V. P.,
„ 1.';) 5. .
Orange, N. J.
Dear sir:-
850: Gutte?®orsStr3idf ^^th, 1901.
Ar, wrgSIl"’'* Mck cap caatlnga Patt. #1608.
Yours very truly,
Ti-ie Edison Portland Cement Co.
') STJ2WARTSVILI.12. N. J. June ISth, 1901.
Mr. W. S. Mallory, V. P.? Y
Orange, N. J.
Dear sir:-
404* Tnar, Shop Inspector's Report for Jtine 14th, 1901
^’is faced^s/'^p" nf+ finished head pulley for 36" belt. This pulley
405- ^ ^ centre due to carelessness. O.K. -
405. Inspected 52 rough 14» brackets O.K. Patt. 816. "■
407- °"® finished tail pulley foS 36" belt. O.K.
^nni Inspected one finished head pulley for 24" belt. 0 K
mnm 38 finished 38" idler pulleys. 3^.K. Rejected 2
409.™'^®Tn«S«^f not resting on intermediate sp?d;V: ^
409. Inspected 4 r6ugh brackets O.K. Patt. 1627
4J.O. Inspected 4 rough brackets O.K. Patt. 1626.
The Edison Porteand Cement Co.,
IjEOrapk and Passenorr Station, NRW VTL.TjAflJ3, N. J.
lddrims) STKWARTSVIIjL,1S. N. J. June 17th, ''^1.
Mr. W. S. Mallory, V. P.,
Dear slr:-
Eereviith find Shop Inspector's Report for Jitne 15th. 1901.
tr 411: Inspected one rough bottom half gear case. Patt 724. This case
has two holes about 1" from bottom bias it will require about 5^"
- .pipe plug to fill these holes, is this to be accepted?
^ case. piX^rd oveT si^tX
lon^&id is 6-l/2"/opposite guard \
is 6-1/8 should be 6-jj2". Is this to be accepted? ^ \
413: Inspected one finished head pulley for elevator. O.K, 1
^^^2 (cause^cracked shells for 24" guide pulleys 81 O.K. Rejected J
415: Inspected two rough pillowrblocks bases O.K. Patt. 1507 J
416: Inspected 17 rough bases O.K. Patt 851. _
Q Avv <k^:c^ . U 4 ^ _
853- outside Inspector's iCiiort for June 16th, 1901..
H P screw Of piston rod nut on piston haad of
out tlf afrill broke off and mtSr could not be taken
had to be^^^sed^* off^a nev^ nut made and thread of piston rod
angles where idle^ /tarings '^et'^dn, of
tawolioSns “■*
Yours very truly,
') '''-'v 'VvMlici \L <Ut,'
- CO^ * ^
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Tiik Edison Porti^and Cement Oo..
OrFiriM K?/lHnN"."noi,"'TO»V "onANOK"N TKIfEPHONK !
'■ ■ +aili>«I=KfON.PA.
Teeeohapii anp 3?as.sknohu Sta'I’ion. NKW VTIfTaAOK, N. J.
(P. o. AnpREsa) ST]2WAIiTSVIL,r.m N. .7., June 18th, 1901.
Mr. W. S. Mallory, V. P. ,
Herewith find shop inppeotor's report for Juno 17th,
417: Inspected five rouch castings for 24" guide pulleys. All casings
have nail holes in them. O.K. Pat. #776.
41.81 _ Inspected one rough sleeve for 24" guide pulleys. O.K. Pat. #776.
(4197 Nuts used to hold shearing pins are heing made with four saw
cuts. B. P, calls for three, will this ho O.K. 7 JSSS. B. P.3-392.
/ 420: Inspected 20 finished 38" idler pulleys. 19-O.K. Reiected one
/ 3/16" space between staves.
421: Inspected one rough plug tor gear casing. O.K. Pat. #983.
422: Inspected two rough packing rings for gear cases. O.K. Pat. #714.
423: Rotfooted one rough feed roll hopper for Rock Stock Hause(cauBo)
lugs too near centre. Pat .#821. a (1
Herewith find outside Inspector's report for'J^e 1,7th,
857: Tall pulley at bottom of Dryer has one stave broken. Probably
caused by something falling from top of Dryer.
858: In two pillow block caps of 3-15/16" dust proof bearing on
Head Pulley of Dryer thrust collar did not go*ln on account of
draught of casting. On ond at point of flange spaces for thrust
1“9/16" and at largest diameter it measures l-7/l6".
Width of collar is 1-1/2". The other is not quite as much. These
collars have both been squared off 1/8". <'Za^C- ' C '
Yours very truly,
U Li -^.VvwvjLe -
The Edison Porti^and Cement Co..
(P. O. AniiRKss) StEWARTSVILiIjIS. N. .1. Jvine 19th, 1901.
juii ^0 191;!
Mr. V. S. Mallory, V. P.,
Orange, M. J.
Pear air:-
Herewith find Shop Inspector 'a Report for June 18th, 1901.
424; Inspected one finished feed roll shaft for Rook Stock House O.K.
Blue print B-369.
425: Inspected 8 elevator huoketa finished complete. O.K,
The Edison Portland Cement Co..
TEr^KauAPii AND Passknokr Station. NKW VILT^AGK, N. J.
(P. O. AnDnis.ss) STISWARTSVILIiB. N. J.
June 20th, 1901.
M 22 190!
. Mallory, V. P.,
Oraiige, N.
Herewith find Shop Inspector's Report for June 19th. 1901.
Inspected 3 rough shafts Diameter 2-15/16" x 5 '-8""^ /
Ispected 11 shafts. ( A
Diameter 4-7/l6» minus .0006 x 46". , J r i.
•' " " SOOl •• " . /
429:
" " " .002 " ”
" " " .002 " -
" " •' .001 "
" " " .001 "
Dont know v/hat these shafts are to he used for.
. Inspected two rough weighing bln feed roll shafts. O.K
Diameter 3-3/16" x 9 '-3" long.
rough receiving bln feed roll shafts O.K. Diameter
o-o/lo" X 9* -8” long* '
^^^'o.K. BirirP^tat°R!369"^‘^®^
.^^32 • Inspected one finished pulley for 2nd 36" rolls O.K.B. P. A4120V
^^*'x 6'-4"°long!*^^’^° weighing bln gear shafts O.K. Diameter 2-15/16"
o dltrlbuting bin feed roll shaft O.K. Dia.
2-9/lo” X 5 *-10" long#*""
Inspected 100 rough shells for 24" guide pulleys 96l),K.
Rejected 4 (caused cracked. «- T
435:
The Edison Portl^d Cement Co.,
a'EDEORAPIt AND PasSENOED STATION. NISW VUiTjAGID, N. .T.
(P.O.ADDnE.ss) Stewartsvilee. ]sr. J.,
June 22nd, 1901.
Mr. W. S. Mallory, V. P.,
Herewith find shop inspeotor's report for June Hist, 1901.
^ hoppers for Clinker Stock House. O.K. Pat.
441: Inspected 19 finished 38" idler pulleys. O.K.
442: Inspected 10 finished elevatdr buckets. O.K.
443: Inspected five rough Clinker Stock House chutes. O.K. Pat.#1606.
Yours very truly,
Porti^b Cement Co..
=««) STEWARTSVI.t.I.E. N. J. June 24th, 1901.
Mr. W. s. Mallory, V. P.,
Orange, K. J,
Dear air:-
4«: J""* 2a.d, 19a.
Couplings connecting to enp-inea ^orks.
pressed on shafts. 23' sect ion Jo® faced off after being
•007” to large at Side? and one beaJw
^ve ordered couplings faced of? ®^ place,
tearing turned irSfper ^iLo shaft and
ott tm ongta«,.ooupllns,. sj^,. olU
.ti; -1“-
PoRTLAiro Cement Oo..
J-’Er.EaHAPU AND PAR.S73NHRR STATION. NKW VILT.AQK, N. .T.
(p.o.addri,:,s«) STKWA35TSVIT.T.E. N. J. June 26th, 1901.
ISO!
Mr. V, S. Mallory, V. p, ^
Dear sir:-
i
(cause) bolts not tight! 29 O.K. Rejected one
455.'°”® i?!°lau.??6.^^" ^ 9-K. Rejected
457; Ins°pIoted^l°o!\o“ugh'&L°^r?r’24«"* ^^<^2.
458?® oraoked. 24 guide pulley 85 0. K. Rejected
■fit oSofgS%SterpS"in"tSf """ "here wear plate
459 proper thickness oan:;be overcaome by counter boring
°^/eerwill*be neceJl^y®?® mill'^Slm '^®^ Irregular
^ Will this be O.K.? Blue pLnt 8^99! ^®^®" to trST^.
52: Holes for iL Shovel y/3.
Sheave for 5 foot Rolls! Une about 5/8" in spiders oflBrlve
Yours very truly,
Ti-ib Edison Portland Cement Oo..
o»ir«. iJniHON^^noilAToiii'oi'iANn'K N'*' ' *■ TEtKPJIONE:
4.H13AST0N,PA.
Twr-EORApir AND PAHSiaNnian Station. NKAV VIt,TjAaK, N. .T.
(p. o. Addrese) StE warts VII.iT.jK, N. J. , June 27tli,1901.
Jlpl Of} '00'
Mr. W. S. Mallory, V. P., .
Orange, H. J.
Dear Sir:-
Herewith find shop inspector's report for June 26th,1901.
i: Inspected three rough upper halves of right hand gear case oil
guards on wrong side same as ^12 - 6/a 7/01. Pat. #938.
Inspected one rough upper half of left hand gear case oil
guards on wrong side same as #412 - 6/17/01. Pat. #939. Are these
to he accepted?
468; Inspected 30 finished 38" idler pulleys O.K.
Inspected 413 rough plugs O.K. Pat. #872.
Inspected five rough casings O.K. Pat, #776 STJEXjaoacCCIDGSXJC.
_ Inspected two. rough casings O.K. Pat. #1542.
473; Inspected one rough upper half og gear case. Pat. #1602. Pinion
shaft packing ring Pat. #1605 is casted too case, this will he O.K.
Can he hored out and proper ring set in. Gear shaft packing rings
are casted 1/2" inside of case, one ring should he flush with in¬
side of case, is this to he accepted? B.P. r ■* ' ~
■i-3T
Yours very truly.
The Edison Portland Cement Oo.,
(p. o. AnDRKss) STEWARTSVILI^lfl, N. J. June 28tli, 1901.
Kr. W. S. Mallory, V. P.,
Dear slr:-
Eerev/lth find Shop Inspector's Report for June 27th, 1901
Inspected 17 finished elevator buckets O.K.
>: Inspected two finished feed roll shafts fdr Rook Stook House. O.K.
i: Inspected one finished 56" guide pulley O.K.
^ Inspected 20 finished 38" idler pulleys O.E.
J Herewith find outside Inspector's Report 'for June 27th, 1901.
^64: Staves dC idler pulleys in Rook Stock House Tunnel are swelling
/ and quite a few pulleys now have close joints between staves. This
Vis due to the extreme dampness of Tunnel.
865; Pheonlx Iron Co. have put guys through windows of Boiler House
and liave marred 2 sills with rope. Would think it necessary to nail
strips of wood on them for protection.
Yours irery truly,
j! , -ffr:
The Edison Portland Cement Oo..
'i5?»VHON”i/AnmwT(m *'** ^ TI3M3PIION1B :
TF.r.ii;aRAi’u and Passknokr Station. NEW \rrEEAQE, N. .T. ^
(P. o. ADDRRsa) STBWARTSVILI.B. N. .1. June 29th, 1901.
JuL 1'90!
Hr. Iff. S. Mallory, Y. P.,
Orange, IT. J.
Hcrevflth find Shop Inapoctor'a Eeport for June 28 1901.
inspected 11 rough caselngs for 24" guide pulleys O.K. Patt. 776
479: Inspected 15 rough halves of rotigh set collars O.K. Patt. 953
48o: Inspected one rough lower ^If of gear case Pattern #1603 v/ool
packing chnmhers are cored 5-6/16" this is not enough to true yp thread
project l/2" inside of case one ring should
he flush 7/ith insidd of case, left hand stuffing box is on right
hand side. Is this case to be accepted? Blue print B-438.
481: Inspected one rough bracket O.K. Patt. 1649.
482: Inspected one rough bracket O.K, Patt. 936.
483: Inspected 7 rough slipping plates O.K. Patt. 1736
484: Inspected 44 rough sleeves for 24" guide pulleys O.K.
485: Inspected 11 rough caselngs for 36" guide 'pulley O.K. Patt. 1542.
Aaty- i./t'Xvvi ja a-vtiZv, c ^ Ln^btn OX- j^AX-v.
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The Edison Porteand Cement Co..
sss) StKWAI^TSVIIjTjIS. N. J. July 1st, 1901.
Mr. W. S. Mallory, V. P.,
Dear sir:- ^
Herewitla find ShQjj-,toapeGtor' s Report for Jxme 29th, 1901.
486: Inspected 2 rdugh lower^of gear,., oases O.IC. Patt. 302
487: Inspected 2 rough upper 'half of gear cases each case has a blow
hole in it. O.K. Patt. 303
488: Inspected 27 finished 38" idler pulleys O.K.
489: Inspected one finished 24" conveyor head pxilley O.K.
490: Inspected one finished 36"(Sonveyor tall pulley O.K.
491: Inspected two finished v/e4ghing bin shafts O.K. Blue P. B-496
492: Inspected two rough upper half of right hand gear cases Pattern
938 . Right hand oil guard is on left side, a piece 1-1/4" long is broken
out of one gear shaft guard of each caseing. This is the fourth caseing
of this kind that has pieces broken out of oil guards before they
arrive here due to carles s chipping. .
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WvV/J'SIX, IaJXwvUv,
The Edison Portland Cement Co..
R Station. NEW ^’7EEAGE, N. J.
S'-
(P.o.AiinR,=,ss) STK WARTS VTr,T.E. N. J. July 2nd, 1901.
JUL ~5 1901
Kr. W. S. Mallory, V. P.,
Orange, N. J,
Dear sir:-
Herewith find Shpp Inspector's Report for Julv lat lem
Inspected 32 rough plugs O.K. Patt.evlr ^
5 pulleys for 9" scraper conveyor O.K. Patt.859
Inspected one rough bracket O.K. Patt.lb2. Patt.Bbg
Inspected one finished tail pulley for elevator O.F.
Inspected 10 finished 38" idler pulleys O.K. fl
Herewith find outside InspiS^ sTepo'rt
being^S^re'^Jit^'SelSS withouJX^arfi;
C® #1 is^Sef Locomotive
Yours very truly.
Tub Edison Portland Obment Co..
) StJ2WA3?TSVIL,T-.K. N. J. July 3rd, 1901.
Kr. S. itallory, V. ■?.,
Dear sir:-
Herev/ith find Shpp Inspector's report for July 2nd, 1901.
.on Inspected one rough pulley for 9" scrap'er conveyor O.K. Patt, 859
499: Inspected one rough bracket O.". Patt. 1649.
500: Inspected two rough brackets O.K. Patt. 1650
501: Inspected 31 rough sleeves O.K. Patt. 775.
502. Inspected 124 rough spiders Patt. 736. 109 O.K. Rejected (cause)
cracked# v ^ ,
503: Inspected 23 finished 38" idler pulleys. 21 O.K Rejected 2
(cause) 3/16" space between staves.
504: Inspected one finished tail pulley for elevator’ O.K.
Inspected three rough caseings O.K. Patt. 1542.
Inspected 86 rough blocks for 24" guide pulleys O.K. Patt.'1554.
507. Inspected two rough caseings O.K. Patt . 7^-
Herewith find outside Inspector's repor4>for July 2nd, 1901.
diagnoal over 1st boiler in Boiler Housefwest) interferes
with safety valve and will have to be cut out about 2-l/2" deep to
suit valve. ^
Yours very truly,
The Edison Portland Cement Co..
(P. O. Annnioss) STKWAKTSVILI.E, N. J.
Juls-- 5th, 1901.
I.Cr. Y/. S. Mallory, V. P.,
508* Inspector's Eeport for Jiay 3rd, 1901.
one sJavrshon? 23 O.K. Rejoctod^ne (cause)
c?n‘ Inspected 22 rough sleeves O.K. Patt. 776
kt"?! Inspected 3 rough caselngs O.K. Patt. 1542.
Kio Inspected 5 rough caseings O.K. Patt. 776
|8 rough slipping plates O.K. Patt. 1735.
R1A.' Inspected 5 rough halves of set collars O.K. Patt. 125.
RiR.’ Inspected one finished tail pulley for elevatdr 0. K.
515. Inspected 5 finished hoppers O.K. Patt. 1581.
lorms. 3Voi>3M>3
The Edison- Porteahtd Cement Co..
'"’"•’''NO. ’■IlII.AnKL.l.llIA. l-A. *
A».||1 IsniHON I.A11011A.roil\'. OIlANriH. N. J. TlSI-Enitn.^..,
Temotkadii anu Pahsenobu Station, N13W
I’lON. N13W VILTaAGB. N. .T.
(P.O.AnuEBss) STEWARTSVIEEE. N. J. July 9th, 1901,
Kr. \7. S. IIallory,Vil>.,
Orange, IT. J.
Dear Sir:-
5: Inspector's Report for July 8th. 1901.
• Inspected 6 rough caBeings O.K. Patt.776.
.• Inspected Z1 finished 38" idler pulleys O.K.
• Inspected 24 rough spiders O.K. Patt.1632.
>• A rough spiders O.K. Patt.1633.
_ _
Outside Inspector's RepoiC^or July 8th 1901
,ihe uidth of face measures 7-9/16. Blile print calls for^7 i/o"
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The Edison Portland Cement Co..
«KiiAi. OrnnKi niHAIIt) IllJIM>INO, 1>lllt<At>I31<VllIA. l»A. TlSLlCPIIONiai
kN«iy Orrirni KDIHON I.AHOIIATOHY, 01IAN0K. N. .1. 4j|l KASTON PA
L.T^AGK, N. .T.
D Passknokr Station. NISW VILT-iA
(P. o. AiiDREas) STlilWARTSVILtjK. N. J. July 10th, 1901.
JUL ii ;bo!
Mr. W. S. Mallory, V..'p.,
Orange, N. J.
Dear eir:-
Herev/ith find Shop Inspector's Report for July 9th, 1901.
5?3: Inspected 27 finished 29-1/2'' idler pulleys O.K.
p24: Inspected 11 rough slipping blocks O.K. Patt.1737.
525: Inspected 5 rough slipping plates O.K? Patt.1736
526: Inspected 22 rough slipping plates O.K. Patt.1735.
The Edison Portland Cement Oo..
(p. o. Anmicas) StB WAISTS VILI.12. N. .T. July 11th, 1901.
Mr. VI. S. Mallory, V. P.,
/g?7- Inspector's Report for July lOth, 1901.
/ °ne finished gear caseing B. Print B-41^/4" to wide
/ ^®®® Blue print calls for In upper
1 angle irons. 3/8' holts used instead of l/z” not enough
\ S not riveted on this will be done aftS
^ accepted? ^ Caseing wlll_,not be_..oll tight,, la this to he . '
^9- r® weighing house O.K. Patt.1614
c_p,; Inspected one rough 21 feed roll for weighing house O.K. Patt.1612
530; Inspected 35 finished 29-1/2" idler pulleys O.K? Patt.ieiE
lOO-V/i. 5 4 CXa'k &VV^V. iu, CMA-VdAcllyVD
(Ai5,*.V\ C\X^tvj j
’|w' 'tW |p^ uA.t4
^ ^ wVfcAAcl'cl
Ti-ie Edison Portland Cement Co..
o»»,„u Orrin. , IIIIIHON I.AIinilATOHV, nilANnH', n1 j'. ’ TEMSPIIONB :
. 4ai KASTON. PA.
Tjar.isonAPii anp Passl^noju! Station. NRW VILTaAQE, N. J. ^
(P.O.AnnHB.ss) STEWAa^TSVII^lAlS. N. .T. July lltb, 1901.
Mr. W. S. Mallory, V. P.
r sir:-
Herewith find Shop Inspector's Hepot for July 11th, 1901.
Inspected 17 cold rolled shafts for Clinker Stock Housel
5 Shafts 2-15/16" X 9* 1"
1 " t, X 8* 1"
1 " ti X 7* 2"
1 " n xlB'lfi''
® 2-7/16 X 4' 6"
. Blue Brint B-527.
Inspected 12 flnishexi left hand 24" guidS pulleys O.K.
Inspected 8 finished right hand guide pulleys oTk.
Inspected 7 finished 29-1/2" idler pulleys.
• Tn Inspector's repor^/4r JtUy 11th, 1901.
blasting stonejin trench at Engine House #2/ several sheets
ono°^ iron v/ere punctured and dented, cm / /■ ‘Jf -li
S! 12" ^water '^s'^^a^ ’'Tidrr teenX
^ bSrfilled"fii-i'^ Inclined Conveyor between Crusher and Dryer
J rilled with, oil but chambers are not beinp v/aahed out _ _
i. 874: Boiler of Hoisting Engine needs caM^ng at t^Vighf side!!^ ^
Yours very truly, J
The Edison Eortdand Cement Co..
TKT.reoHApit ANIJ Pahsisncibr Station. NEW ^^LEAGE, N.
TEOrePIIONB!
(P. O. AnpRKss) STEWARTSVII.I.1S. N. .T: July IStli, 1901.
HA
4^^
JLi ff 5 „
Mr. S. 2fellory, V. P.,
Orange, IT. J.
Dear slr:-
find Shop Inspector's Report for July 12th 1901
.Inspected one r^gat. for hopper unLr welehin?hJ5sr . pS;
pg^5^d^V4"^out Of place O.K. Patt.1648
on sraight sid^/are
r^SV; Inspected 7 finished idler shafts O.K. Blue Print 3-28^
I s°atV/LsrpiS““.«r8?5“|7^ -
. Planges will he 3/32
XL. ...jM,
Ti-ie Edison Portland Cement Co..
TrijIcciuapii anb Passisnoioh Station. NRW VITjTjAQE, n. .T.
?. O, Address) ST]1) WARTS VIL,L,E!. N. .T. July 15th, 1901.
W. S. I/allory, V. P.,
JLi 16 ;9Q/
Dear Sir:-
Herevdth find Shop Inspector's Report for July 13 th, 1901.
541: Inspected 28 finished 29?-l/2” idler pulleys 26 O.K. Rejected 2
(cause) flat staves.
542: Inspected 2 finished vieighing hin feed roll shafts O.K.
Blue Print B-496.
543: Inspected one finished distributing hin feed roll shaft O.K.
Blue Print B-496.
544; Inspected one finished receiving him feed roll shaft O.K.
Blue Print B-496.
The Edison Portland Cement Co..
nioR Station. N15W Aai.r,AGE, N. .T.
(P.O.AD1.RR.SS) STKWARTSAai.r.12. N. J. July 16th, 1901.
S. Ifellory, V. P.,
Orange, K. J,
ka iTiai i"*' “<■ «" e»ld. IkiJy; JiA
wi?hlSosS^on! "J; ^eing tester
finished receiving bin feed roll shaft. Turned
l4e accepted ?hifsh^ft.^/^®^53—y^°® between spiders 1%” short.
|oi pup T/oSMlimi i7r §6^" Patt 1642
551 Inspected 2 rough case inis for 24" fui^ pSleys O.f' ^att'vvf '
%ause?T.tlLll i<^-"pul!erirm;o eS:ro’L
-^lkL.4A
875: Tons side Inspector's Eepo/t for July 15th, 1901.
Act be?S^ oLL^:ro?;?hr;Sy?" ^levator^Tower’aJr^*
Yours very truly,
=. OW. wvJx 9 ^
'\ocwtcr, tM-Ud'j-s
, ^ The Edison Porti^d Cement Co..
nr..™. MniNnN l-AMniMTciiy, oiiANnK. n. TEDrePnoNB.
•‘•II BAS'I'CN, PA.
EI.E(J,!AP1I AND PaSSBNOKU STATION. NRW VUrTrACJlS, N. .T. Ci.
(P.O.AD„nEss, StEWARTSVIEEIS. N. J. j^y 17th, 1901.
'Jii .18 !90l
W. S. Mallory, V. P.,
Orange, IT. J.
Sir:-
lnBpertcd''’7*ftaJ”hed*‘2totes’’f™°ci"nkS°sl
Inspected 55 rough slipping blocks O.K. Patt.*!?!?;
The Edison Portland Cement Co..
ESS) STEWAl^TSVILT^m N. .1. , July 18th, 1901.
JLi iSii.'
I Inspectors Reports.
Mr. W. S. Ilallory, V. P.,
Orange, N. J.
Replying to your letter of July 12th in regard to the
various items on Inspectors reports I heg to state as follows;
J #844-Due to poor quality of the first paint we got. The sheets
are now stored under cover.
V,; 370-These various discrepancies have hoon made good and the
shafts are now delivered and in place.
' #411, 412-Havo "boen over these gear casings and accepted those that
it was possible to and have thrown out the rest. Have given
/ the foundry the benefit of the doubt v/hereve possible.
J 853-ThiB v;as an accident and has been made good as was evident
/ on the face of it.
423-This 7raB rejected as stated.
/ #427, 428-Tiieae shafts are for scraper conveyor and as the castings
have yet to be bored they will be O.K.
862-Came that way, of no particular consequence.
' / 461-Rejoctdd.
'^#466, 467-Can use. O.K.
U 865:V/e think this a good suggestion have had it attended to.
#480- Can use. O.K,
#866-lIi3takon. These are heliig properly set as I liave been
• over’ the whole'- 3 oh.
#867:General debility on the part of the locomotiye but not
enough to cause disability.
#868; Is being attended to and vdll be straight when the Job
is finished.
i(^869:This will be attended to.
o Passhnohr Station. NKAV VII.TjAQK, ^
>. o. AnmiKss) StEWARTSVILiL/TS, N. J. July 19th, 1901.
Mr. v;. S. Mallory, V. P.,
Dear Sir:-
Herewif.h find Shop Inspector's Report for July 18th, 1901.
56.7: Inspected 3 rough packing rings O.K. Patt.756.
568: Inspected 5 halves of rough set collars O.K. Patt.125.
569: Inspected 14 halves of rough set collars O.K.
570: Inspected 24 halves of rough set collars Patt.116 _ «=>-Kv.
571: Inspected 5 halves of rough set collars O.K. Patt.953.
572: Inspected 26 finished 26" idler pulleys O.K.
573: Inspected 3 rough elevator bucket castings. O.K. Patt.958.'
574: Inspected 3 rough elevator bucket castings O.K. Patt.959.
575: Inspected g^ough frames for 9" scraper conveyor O.K. Patt.865.
576T Inspected one rough hopper O.K. Patt.1647.
577: Inspected 2 rough lovier halves of gear cases. Oil guards for
shafts are castW on same as upper half. O.K. Patt.940.
578: Inspected 16 finished elevator buckets. O.K.
Herewith fidd outside Inspector' s, Report for July 18th, 1901.
877: Machine Shop Engine is pound»ing. —
878: Packing rings of 2-7/16" dust proof bearings for ioller feed-^-e^
A are being assembled regardless to to their numbers of oorrespondlng'*^^.
' I bearings. Y?hen shaft was first put up temporaijy ,with bearings that \
were later^ltaken down and sent to Orange the packing rings of same v/ere ^
never tafen off. Qm-r these rings are being used in other bearings V
and cottd:*1^111 not go through Iteo. as the holes for them do not matc>. <V\
879: First 'set of dust proof bearings had to bo shimmed up 3^" to Ir
3/16" as "I" beams are low. The rest average up to about 5/l6".~ ^
\ ^0-,.^ Y
\ Yours very truly, ^
: S. cl6v>v(.. S , '
iriB Edison Portland Cement do..
(I^ O. Annimss) ST]5WARTSNa.i:.T^K. N. .1. A«EU8t 12th, 1901.
In re Inspootora Reports. 'AL^ A
S. Knllory, V. P. ,
^ ^ P.eplyinE to yo-r lavor of the 9th inst inquirinc about the
loiiov/lnG iteris on the Inspectors Reports v.-ould soj'.
7!^70:v:o tove chanGed the drilllnG of the oil holes and rut the i-inn
on the Rolls, ' ^
L Gr'outed. V^ill be cleaned off v/hon this
#876;This item was Ina'ieitently omitted by the steiiOGrapher .'-ni
afterwards written with copying pencil. The purllneo are strai/
#879;Reaj;is built in dry wall which has settled,
r!^34 tV/aitlng answer from OranGe.
Very respectfully yours,
The Edison Portland Cement Co,
The Edison Porteand Cement Co
TKIiUORAPH AND PaSHKNORR STATION. NI5W VILTjAGE, N. J.
o. address) STJSWARTSAaLTjK, N. J. July 20th, 1901.
Mallory, V. P.,
Orange, N. J.
Dear Sir:-
Herev/ith find Shop Inspector's Report for July 19th, 1901.
579: Inspected 7 finished couplings O.IC. Print B-527.
580: Inspected 12 finished elevator huckets O.K.
581: Inspected one rough hopper O.K. Patt.1607.
582: Inspected one rough gate O.K. Patt.1608
583: Inspected 12 finished 26" idler pulleys 0.?:.
584: Inspected 7 finished 38" idler Pulleys O.K.
The Edison Portland Cement Oo..
) StEWARTSVILiIjE. N. ,T. July ZZth, 1901.
JLl 24 1901
*s>
Eerev/ith find Shop Inspector's Report for July 20th, 1901.
Inspected 7 finished elevator huchets O.K.
Inspected 15 slipping plates O.K. Patt.1734.
Inspected 48 rough loose plates for Rock Stock House Chute O.K.
;.1514.
Inspected 2 finished chutes O.K. Patt.1606.
Inspected 29 finished 1-15/16 idler shafts O.K.
Inspected 13 fijjiished 26" idler pulleys O.K.
Inspected 4 finished 38" idler pulleys O.K.
Inspected 2 rough brackets for 9" scraper conveyor O.K. Patt.865.
EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY RECORDS
PLANT OPERATIONS - SHOP INSPECTOR’S REPORT (1901-1902)
VOLUME II
The Edison. Portland Cement Oo..
R Station, NEAV VILLAGE, N. .T
(i>. o. Ar)nRi5a.s) Stkwartsville, N. .T, Septem^ier 1901,
. S. Mallory, V. P.,
Orange, M. J.
Herewith pleaae find my report for September o n
Examined 24" Holla and find them aa follovre: ^ . /
Shaft a of aiandrlla caliper, A - .026" to .028" below 8"
„ 0 - .037" to .039" below 8",' ' '
are worn oonaiderable. . / :
Bores of pillow blooka, callperv- ——
#1 - .002" to .012" above 8"
2 - .096" to .098" " " f ^
4 - i061""trrO68" " "
Babbitt is oraoked in idl four, y '
la also loose in all four, C ^ "
Is very loose in two.
Se^iaid^^ohL^’^^i™?®^ plat ea is worn considerable.
ibterseiSofof rSla%S"rS?LJ“°^'’“
very t^^to’lpots® l/32". Babbit is loose and vora
Vipif oSlaM^ Ij’on oil oasinga will need several new wood
5haft with Rear with wabler end.
4-16/|6", at waJlirLd SoT^^l^oJlf'^ calipers .003" above
able a5d“nLd°faotag°off?*^ oonalder-
Youra very tnay.
<3k2j^
(P. O. Address) STKWARTSVILIjK. JN. .T. Octolser 2, 1901,
OCT 3 1901
Mr. 117. S. Mallory, V. P.,
Orange, H. J.
Dear Sir:
Eerev^ith please find Shop Inspector's report for Oot. 1, 1901.
992 Inspected three finished idler pulleys. 0. K., B - 493.
923 Inspected 26 finished idler wulleys. 0. K., B - 283.
924 Inspected 38 finished idler hearings. 0. K. , Pitt. 733.
925 Inspected 38 finished idler hearings. 0. K., Patt. 732.
926 Inspected 2 rough counter shaft pinions. 0. K. B - 470.
927 Inspected two finished cut motor pinions. 0. K. , B. - 470.
Out side Inspector's Report for Octoher 1, 1901.
balcony on which roof purline frames are is 3" low at
connection v/lth column of Clinker Crusher Tower. A — '
906 ' Top of foundation where columns of Clinker Crusher House and Clink
/ er Crusher Tower set on, ^ve not been thoroughly cleaned before ^
y\ grouting v/ith cement. J. n r < ,.w .A-, U h
r
Yours truly.
The Edison Eorteand Cement Co..
R Station, 2SrK-\V ’Srrr.LAQJS, N. J.
(p. o. AunREs-s) StiswartsviijIjB. N. .T. Octo'ber 7, 1901.
OCT 8 1901
Mr. !
Dear Sir:
Replying to Mr. Rdison'a inquiry about item 906 of out-aide
Inspector 'a report of October 2, these foundations were swept off before
grouting. -
Very reapootfully yours,
The Edioon PoiTlaiid Cement Co.,
I
(P. O. AniiRKss) STHWARTSVILT^K. N. .T. Octoter 16, 1901.
Mr. W. S. Hallo I'y, V. P.,
Orance, N, J.
Dear Sir;
OCT 19 1901
915
916
917
918
Belov/ please find Out-side Inspeotor's report for Oct. 16, 1901.
Roof of Engine House No. 1 is rusting, < ■■ ■
Angles on top of roof purlins on shaft lean-to of Clihker Or.
House, strikes on 10" channel causing a bow of about 1-1/2"
on each at both ends. ■ ''7 'A'' •
Centre distance of cast gears of head pulley and intermediate
shafts in head house of Small Rock Stock House is 3/16" too
wide. Are chipping teeth of gears to make distance right, so
as to be able to assemble gear casings. : • . . , ^
Suspender bars of Weighing Bln Scales have no
ends at centre. . , , ^ r' / ^ •
Respectfuliy ycurs.
clearance betv/ecn
!
1
The Ehison Porteanh Cement Co..
II PAHSioNnmi Station. NJ5AV VTLT^AOH, N. .T.
n
(1- o. AIII.IN«.S) STEWARTSVTLT.K. N. J. Oct ober 17, 1901.
OCT 18 ;90l
Ir. V/. s. ifallory, V. P.,
Orange, IT. J*
Dear Sir:
Below please find Shop Inspector's report for October 16, ,1901.
1002 Inspeoted one rough lower half of gear case. Patt. 1693.
(Same as paragraph No. 994)
1003 Inspected three rough pedistals. 0. K., Patt. 1677.
1004 Inspected two rough lov/er halves of gear cases. 0. K. , Patt. 724.
1005 Inspected one rough upper half of gear case. 0. K. , Patt. 725.
1006 Inspected 7 rough R. H. guide pulley casei^gs. 0. K., Patt. 776.
1007 Inspected 30 rough idler bearings. 0. K., Patt. 731.
1008 Inspected six rough gates. 0. K., Patt. 1662.
1009 Inspected 19 rough clamps for hoppers. 0. IC., Patt. 1609.
Very r e.epectfully yours.
EDISON PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY RECORDS
PLANT OPERATIONS - SHOP INSPECTOR’S REPORT (1901-1902)
VOLUME III
-Tnjbi^oisr jro:RT^ OEME^tT OCT.,
c TjnxiBSpnoNia *
and Passhnger Station, NEW VILLiAGE. I<. J-
o. Addri^s) STEWARTSVILLE. N. J. 24, 1902 .
.N RB Inspector's Report.
jfr. W. S. Mallory, V. P.,
Orange, N. J*
Dear Sir:-
■ Below please find general Inspector's report for May23, 1902.
2234 TRe cause of, giant roll bearings getting hot is due to grit.
This grit ' did not get in bearing throng the wool.
2235 New valve wanted on oil. feed pipe to pulley bearings of chalk
fine grinding rolls. 0^
/J^^T^earlng pins in fine grinding rolls are made of tool steel.
JSfJT^packins Chamber cormmtator end of 15 & 26 H. P. motors have
( \not got oil drain holes drilled in them. Patt., 14 P 14.
\ p — ^ Very respectfully yours, u ^ »
/ 1
A t
The EiDisoisr Pohteajstd Oeisient Oo.,
n AND PASSENQian Station. NEW VILIiAGE. N. J.
Stewartsville. N. j.
Inspect or 'b Eeport.
Uay 28, 1902.
- IvSOc
Below please find geneml Inspector's report for Ifey 27, 1902:
2246 Inspected one 15 E.P. motor mnolilne #14, the following Is the con¬
dition: Groves of foundation plate Patt., 14 P 6 are out of centre
with shaft 1/32" per foot.
2247 Groves of Patt., 14 P 5 are :.ut of parallel with shaft 3/32" per foot.
2248 Groves of Patt., 14 P 5 are out of parallel with each other l/32" per ft
2249 Holes in Patt., 14 P 6 are drilled out l/s" in length and 1/I6" -in wld%
2250 The feet of Patt., 14 P 1 are out of true l/32" and holes are drilled
out l/s".
2251 1/I6" Difference in distance from foundation plate to hearings.
2262 Shafts have a very fou^ file rinloh.
^ 2253 About one teaspoonfull of sand iron chips & putty in each hearing.
‘ 2254 Sand in oil plugs & oil drain grove of each hearing.
2265 Oil drain hole not drilled in commutator end of hearing. Patt., 14 P
2266 Bahhitt not chipped off of ends of hearings, liable to come loose'
and get in hearing. ^ . 'n
2267 Cap screws were not locked that secures thrust plate./ *’
2268 The rest of the motor apparently' is O.K. This is the first motor j
^as ^een thoroughly i^^
respectfully yours,
The Edison Portland Cement Co.
iVND Passbngeh Station, NEW VILIUAGE. N. J.
CP. o. adduuss) StEWARTSVILL/B. N. j.
In he Inspector's Report.
Mr. W. S. Mallory, V. P.,
Orange, N. If
Below please find general Inspector's report for Hay 28, 1902
2259 The here of giant roll hushing is .040" large - than shaft and .005
taper to 31". O.K. '
2260 Inspected the scraping of interciediate shaft hearings of con- /
veyor #133. O.IC. /
2261 Inspected five hearings of roaster #2. These* hearings had ,ino
2262 Inspected the hearings of #1 ojid #2 cooler. ^ All had gnlt in them.
These hearings are being cleaned. / /
> - - ^ - Very respectfully 5-cur4 Hy O' (]
. - - / / 0^
"1 The Edison Portdand Cement Co.,
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■a.i»ci, Ai.a. Ornom. nniHON I^IlDIIATOm, QnANaK, N. J. ' 431 BAVSa'ON. PV
TmiiEGRAVPH AND PASSENGER STaVTION, NEW VXLIiAGE, N. J.
IT. o. aodrmss) Stewarts VEDIiB, N. J. June 9, 1902.
M 1 S; ;9u2
Inspector's Report.
Mr. W. S. Mallory, V. P.,
Orange, If. J.
Dear Slr;-
Below please find general Inspector's report for June 6, 1902.
2283 Inspected thirty-three finished 26" idler pulleys. O.K.
2284 Inspected the scraping of intermediate shaft hearings of con¬
veyor #175. O.K.
2286 Inspected fourteen rou^ idler hearings. O.K. Patt., 730.
2286 Have taken erit out of hearipcn nf nil _ _ _ j
Kallory, V., P.
Orange 1
Pear Sir:
The Edison Portland Cement Co..
IP. O. ADunuas) STEWARTSVILLiE. N. J. 18, 1902 .
Inspector's Report.
Bolow please find general Inspector's report for June 17, 1902.
2313 Inspected eighteen finished 26” idler pulleys. O.K. a
2314 Inspected sixteen finished 17-l/2" idler pulleys. O.K.
2^5 Inspected the scraping of head pulley hearings of conveyor #134. O.K.
^li® 50 H.P. motor pillow blocks leal: where chaplets were
In to hold core.
I Very respectfully yours, /
The Edison Portland Cement Oo..
TEr.Ecnt,vpir and Passionquih Station, NEW VILLAGE. N. J.
>. o. addrisss) StBWARTSVHjIjE, N. J. Juno 20, 1902i t
Ris Inspector's Report.
Below please find general Inspector's report for Jiine 19, 1902.
2320 Inspected two bearings for #41 - i5 H.R. motor, threads are strip¬
ped in oil plug holes. This Vfill be remedied by bushing holes. 6^(4,%
2321 Inspected one 15 E.P. motor complete, paper shims under feet, look si
washers wanted on field screws, otherwise O.K.
2322 Shaft is marred in bearing of #129 - 50 H.P. Motor.
2323 Inspected the oil wells of #125 - 127 - 128 - 129 - 130 - 131 - 50
H.P. motors for sand. O.K.
-2324 Oil vrell of #125 - 50 H.P. motor leaks.
' ■ . " — —
2325 Inspected the bearings of #11 motor. O.K. ' i,
Very respectfully "yours,
EW VHJQAGE. N, J.
'I*- O. Address) STEW^RTSVILLB. IST. J. June 21, 1902.
r RE Inspector's Report;
irjr. v;. S. Mallory, V. P.,
Orange, IT. J.
'Dear Sir:-
Below please find general Inspector's report for J\me 20, 1902.
2326 Inspected one finished 15 H.P. motor complete. O.IC. , except
~ paper shims luider feet ani rawhide washers not soaked in glycerine.
Machine #34.
2327 All 15 & 25 H.P. motor hearings are to he packed with five grammes
of wool weighed dry, hy order of T. A. E.
2328 All rawhide washers on motor hearings ai-e to he soaked in
glycerine.
I Very respectfully yours, ,
. . _ d.
_j£Ad\
The Edison Portland Cement 06.,
TEriEOKAPn AND Passenghdr Station, NEW VILZiAGB, N. J.
tP. O. Aduriiss) STEWARTSVILUjE. N. J.
July 3, 1902.
JUL 9 1902
In ke Inapeotor'a report;
Mr. \7. S. Halloi'y, V. P.,
Orango, H. J .
/
/
Replying to your latter of the 24th ult*, In reference to
Inapeotor'o reports, heg to state th^ait 1 have taken the matter up vflth
Mr. Jayne and obtained the follov/lng;
/ 2S1fl Qnfl nf tlioaft •n^^/^nW Til noVa /erai
One of these plMoV blocks Remains to he made tight. Mr. Seabury
I wil3 take It out ofHhe m^tor and I.Ir. Plnkbolner wll3 tighten It.
’ 2319 This Is done before vie O^K. motors.
J 2322 Jir. ilnkbelner i;il3 fix this. This shaft was marred before
motor came here.
I 2324 No. 2316 cover!
^326 paper shims have b/
( will be treat_ld
replaced by metal. O.K. Rawhide washers
ith glycerine as soon as we recleve formula from
Orange .
Very respectfully yours,
The Ediso^ortland Cement Co.
The Edison Porteand Cement Co.
. NEW VTLIM.GE, N. J.
Stewartsville. N. j.
June 24, 1902,
Inspect or 's Report:
Below please find, general Inspector's report for June .23, 1902'’
2352 auto, fr® ,or„ oomgy^ Ipluy/}.. C..1
2333 Inspected sixteen finished I’Kl/z" idler pulleys. O.K.
2334 Inspected two finished 15 H.P. motors. O.K. Machines #ll & #32.
2335 Inspected one finished 25 H.P. motor. O.K. Machine #52.
Very respectfully yours, ^ j
The Edison Portland Cement Co..
*’■*' TBMPHONliJ
.1.1KO, AW..I. I., u. 43J bASTON. P,
TBIiEORAPH AND PaSSBNOHR STATION, NEW VUitiAGE, N. J.
(P. o. Address) StEWARTSVIIjL/B, N. J. June 26, 1902.
inspector's report;
Jll -1902
Mr. V/. S. Mallory, V. P. ,
Orange, N. J.
Dear Sir:-
Below please find general Inspector's report for June 24, 1902.
23S6 Inspected forty-seven rough pac^cing rings. O.K. Patt., 1776.
2337 Inspectedten rou^ bubs for guide pulleys. O.K. Patt., 887.
2338 Inspected four finished 15 H.P. motors. O.K. Machine #58-4-22 & 27.
Very respectfully yours.
NEW VELLAGE, N. J.
Mr. W. s. llallory, V. P,
Below p]ease find general Inspector's report for June 25, 1902,
2339 One rope of scraper conveyor #184 has a piece 61* long spliced in '
it, this was done because rope -was too short.
2340 inspected one fini^ed sheet iron gear case for R.S.H. exhaust
2341 Inspected five finislied 15 H.P. jnot(
ied one finished 25 H.
Very respectfully yours,
(P. O. Address) ST3S WARTS VILLE. JN". J. June 26 , 1902.
In Ria Inspector's report!
The Edison Porteand Cement Co..
.I'
Ti-ie Edison Portland Cement Oo.,
Telegraph and Passenger Station. NEW "VIELAGE, N. J.
IP, O. Address) STEWARTSVILLE, N. J.
Inspector's report:
J '
June 27, 1902.
JliL Ci;
Mr. W. S. 25alloiy, V. P. ,
Oranee, IT. J.
Dear SlrJ-
Belovr please find general Inspector's report for June 27, 1902.
2343 Inspected nine finished fans in Blower House #1. These fans are .
'CnjdTTir-’ti^it^otherwise , O.K.
2344 Inspectea.~tfiree finished 15 H.P. motors. O.K. Machine #38 - 33' & 39.
2345 Inspedted two finished 25 H.P. motors. O.K. liaohine #56 & 63.
V’ery respectfully yours,
\ Vy'
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